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Is Woodland, California Safe?

Population 62,513 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Woodland 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 1,985 per 100K.

Woodland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodlandCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2398.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1985.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate492.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2398/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodland

Violent crime in Woodland is close to the national average. The rate of 337.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2398.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,985 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary417
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,985
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft492
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodland
337.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodland
2398.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodland Safety

Is Woodland safe?
Not especially. Woodland earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.6 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 Woodland?
273.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2398.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodland's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,985 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Woodland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Woodland compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Woodland ranks behind about 88% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Woodland 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 Woodland?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.6 per-thousand rate put Woodland below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodland?
337.8 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (52), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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