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Is Yuba City, California Safe?

Population 69,485 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Yuba City, California sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 213.8 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,251 per 100K.

Yuba City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYuba CityCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1904.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1251.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate223.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1904/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yuba City

Violent crime in Yuba City is below the national average. The rate of 233.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1904.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,251 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yuba City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,251
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft223
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yuba City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yuba City
233.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yuba City
1904.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yuba City Safety

Is Yuba City safe?
Not especially. Yuba City earns a C with a crime rate of 213.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Yuba City?
213.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1904.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yuba City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Yuba City has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yuba City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yuba City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yuba City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yuba City?
No. Crime in Yuba City has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Yuba City compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Yuba City ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Yuba 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 Yuba City?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Yuba City?
233.7 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (43), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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