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These 10 California Cities Report Violent Crime Rates Above the State Average
By Anita Graham,
1 days agoCalifornia is known for its breathtaking coastline, world-famous cities, diverse culture, and iconic attractions. From the innovation hubs of Silicon Valley to the entertainment capital of Los Angeles, the Golden State attracts millions of residents and visitors every year.
The state is also home to some of America’s most spectacular natural wonders, including Yosemite National Park, towering redwood forests, and scenic Pacific Ocean views. However, alongside these attractions, some California communities continue to face significant public safety challenges.
Quick Guide
- State: California
- Ranking Basis: Violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Includes: Assault, robbery, rape, and homicide
- Highest-Ranked City: Oakland
- Safest Approach: Research neighborhoods and local crime trends before visiting or relocating
- Important Note: Crime rates can vary significantly between neighborhoods within the same city
- Source: Areavibes
Recent crime statistics reveal that certain cities experience violent crime rates well above the state average. While crime does not define an entire community, understanding these trends can help residents, travelers, and prospective movers make informed decisions.
10. Eureka
- Population: 27,853
- 1,016 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 2.78
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 98
- Total Crimes / 100k: 4,187
Rounding out our list at #10 is Eureka, CA. With a population of 27,853 and a violent crime rate of 1,016 per 100,000 people (109% higher than the California average), some parts of Eureka are incredible unsafe.
The violent crime rate consists of 671 counts of assault, 228 counts of robbery, 118 counts of rape and 0 counts of homicide. Residents can expect to have a 1 in 98 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.
9. Barstow
- Population: 24,173
- 1,108 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 3.04
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 90
- Total Crimes / 100k: 3,747
Economic conditions, education, social environment, law enforcement and urbanization can all have an impact on crime rates. Feeling the effects of most of those issues, Barstow, CA comes in as the 9th most dangerous city in California with a violent crime rate of 1,108 per 100,000 people.
If we break that down, the city sees 3.04 violent crimes per day and residents have a 1 in 90 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime.
8. Stockton
- Population: 318,307
- 1,146 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 3.14
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 87
- Total Crimes / 100k: 3,785
Stockton, CA is another one of the most dangerous cities in California and tops the list at #8. The city has a population of 318,307 and a violent crime rate of 1,146 per 100,000 people.
Of those crimes, there were 753 counts of assault, 336 counts of robbery, 40 counts of rape and 16 counts of homicide. All told, the Stockton violent crime rate is 136% higher than the California average.
7. Lakeport
- Population: 5,117
- 1,180 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 3.23
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 85
- Total Crimes / 100k: 2,998
A 1 in 85 chance of becoming a victim of crime and 3.23 violent crimes per day – those are some fairly good reasons why Lakeport makes the list at #7. According to the most recent annual crime report, there were 1,180 violent crimes per 100,000 people, which translates to a violent crime rate that is 143% higher than the California average.
The number of violent crimes takes into account the following categories: assault (1,025), robbery (58), rape (97) and homicide (0)………Read full article
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