Davis, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Davis, CA

Is Davis, CA a safe city?

Davis earns a city-wide safety rating of Safe (B), and the data backs that up clearly. Of the 41 neighborhoods analyzed, 51.2% received an A grade and another 31.7% received a B grade, meaning 83% of all neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Not a single neighborhood in Davis received a D or F grade. Standout safe areas include Mace Ranch (A+), North Davis Farms (A+), and Binning Tract (A+). The remaining 17.1% of neighborhoods hold a C grade, with Interland / University Research Park being the most notable example at C+. By any measure, Davis is among the safer mid-sized California cities.

What is the overall crime grade for Davis?

Davis carries an overall crime grade of C at the city level, which reflects a blended view across all crime types and population density. However, this city-level grade contrasts with the neighborhood-level picture: when you break Davis down by its 41 individual neighborhoods, the distribution skews strongly positive. 21 neighborhoods (51.2%) grade out at A, 13 neighborhoods (31.7%) grade at B, and only 7 neighborhoods (17.1%) land at C. Zero neighborhoods received a D or F. This gap between the city-wide C and the neighborhood-level B safety rating often reflects how commercial corridors and high-traffic zones like Interland / University Research Park (C+) can pull down a city aggregate even when most residential areas are quite safe.

Which neighborhoods in Davis have the lowest crime rates?

The safest neighborhoods in Davis are clustered at the top of the grading scale. Mace Ranch leads with an A+ grade, a population of about 1,909 residents, and a median household income of $174,396. North Davis Farms also earns an A+ with a median income of $214,336 — the highest of any neighborhood in the dataset. Binning Tract rounds out the A+ tier. Other top-performing neighborhoods include Slide Hill Park (A) with a median income of $126,885, El Macero (A) at $205,238, Wildhorse (A), and the UC Davis campus neighborhood (A), which is notable for its large population of 3,528 despite a lower median income of $35,646 — reflecting its student-heavy demographic. In total, 21 of 41 neighborhoods (51.2%) hold an A grade.

Which areas of Davis have higher crime levels?

Davis has no neighborhoods graded D or F, so even its higher-crime areas remain within a manageable range. The areas with relatively elevated crime grades include Interland / University Research Park (C+), which is the city's most active crime zone by grade. Below that, four neighborhoods share a B- grade: Rancho Yolo, Davis Manor, Old East Davis, and another cluster near the city center. Sunrise grades at a B. Collectively, these higher-activity areas represent just 17.1% of analyzed neighborhoods at the C tier, with the B-rated areas still firmly in the safe category. Residents in these neighborhoods are encouraged to use the crime map to stay current on local incident patterns.

How does Davis's poverty rate affect its crime profile?

Davis has a poverty rate of 27.8%, which is notably higher than its median household income of $75,394 might suggest. This apparent tension is largely explained by the city's large student population — UC Davis enrolls tens of thousands of students who are counted in poverty statistics but live in a low-crime, academically structured environment. The UC Davis neighborhood itself grades at A despite having a median income of just $35,646, illustrating that income alone doesn't determine safety. Meanwhile, the wealthiest neighborhoods — North Davis Farms ($214,336 median income, A+) and El Macero ($205,238, A) — also post the strongest safety grades, consistent with broader patterns. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is moderate, and with 83% of neighborhoods graded safe, Davis's overall crime profile remains positive despite the elevated poverty figure.

Is Davis safe for students and families?

Yes — Davis scores well on safety metrics relevant to both groups. For students, the UC Davis neighborhood holds an A safety grade, and the surrounding areas like Slide Hill Park (A) and Wildhorse (A) provide low-crime residential options nearby. For families, neighborhoods like Mace Ranch (A+, median income $174,396), North Davis Farms (A+), and Green Meadows (A) offer strong safety grades alongside higher household incomes. With 51.2% of neighborhoods at Grade A and no neighborhoods graded D or F across all 41 areas analyzed, Davis provides a broad range of family-friendly and student-friendly options. The city's median home value of $676,399 and median rent of $1,659 reflect a competitive housing market, but the safety data supports the demand.