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Is Union City, California Safe?

Population 65,282 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Union City means there's room for concern. The 235.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,315 per 100K.

Union City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUnion CityCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2093.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1315.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

235.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

262/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2094/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Union City

Violent crime in Union City is below the national average. The rate of 261.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2093.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,315 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Union City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,315
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Union City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
261.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
2093.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Union City Safety

Is Union City safe?
Not especially. Union City earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Union City?
235.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2093.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Union City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Union City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,315 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Union City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Union City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Union City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Union City?
No. Crime in Union City has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Union City compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Union City ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Union City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Union City?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.6 per-thousand rate put Union City below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 262 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Union City?
261.7 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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