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Is Vacaville, California Safe?

Population 103,850 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Vacaville means there's room for concern. The 218.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,621 per 100K.

Vacaville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVacavilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1837.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1621.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1837/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vacaville

Violent crime in Vacaville is close to the national average. The rate of 349.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1837.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,621 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vacaville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary333
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,621
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vacaville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vacaville
349.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vacaville
1837.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vacaville Safety

Is Vacaville safe?
Not especially. Vacaville earns a C with a crime rate of 218.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vacaville?
218.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1837.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vacaville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vacaville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,621 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vacaville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vacaville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vacaville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vacaville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Vacaville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Vacaville compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Vacaville ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Vacaville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Vacaville?
Bad. A C grade and 218.7 per-thousand rate put Vacaville below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vacaville?
349.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (74), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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