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Is West Sacramento, California Safe?

Population 56,216 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in West Sacramento runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,636 per 100K.

West Sacramento Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest SacramentoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2352.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1636.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2352/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Sacramento

Violent crime in West Sacramento is close to the national average. The rate of 383.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2352.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,636 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Sacramento Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,636
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Sacramento Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Sacramento
383.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Sacramento
2352.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Sacramento Safety

Is West Sacramento safe?
Not especially. West Sacramento earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.5 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 West Sacramento?
273.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2352.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Sacramento safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Sacramento's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,636 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Sacramento?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Sacramento generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Sacramento police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Sacramento?
Crime rates have held steady in West Sacramento, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does West Sacramento compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. West Sacramento ranks behind about 93% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is West Sacramento to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in West Sacramento?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.5 per-thousand rate put West Sacramento below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Sacramento?
383.0 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (54), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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