Carpinteria, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Carpinteria Crime & Safety

Is Carpinteria safe?

Yes, Carpinteria earns an overall crime grade of B citywide, and its one analyzed neighborhood — simply called Carpinteria — holds a Grade A (Very Safe) rating, the highest possible designation. That means 100% of neighborhoods in the city fall into the A-grade tier. Looking at recent incident data from the last 90 days, a total of 1,054 incidents were recorded across all crime types. While that number sounds significant, it must be weighed against the city's population of roughly 13,449 and the fact that the dominant category — assault — accounts for 44% (466 incidents), a figure that includes a broad range of severity levels. For context, burglary — often a key indicator of neighborhood livability — represents just 1% of all incidents (9 cases), one of the lowest shares in the breakdown. Overall, Carpinteria remains a very safe coastal community.

What are the most common crimes in Carpinteria?

Based on the most recent 90-day incident data (1,054 total incidents), the crime landscape in Carpinteria breaks down as follows:

• Assault: 44% (466 incidents) — the single largest category, with the most recent case logged on April 15, 2026.
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 16% (164 incidents) — the second most prevalent type, underscoring the importance of securing vehicles.
• Theft: 15% (161 incidents) — closely trailing motor vehicle theft, with the latest incident on April 13, 2026.
• Shooting: 10% (110 incidents) — tied with vandalism as the fourth most common category.
• Vandalism: 10% (110 incidents) — property-related damage incidents at an equal share to shootings.
• Robbery: 2% (17 incidents) and Sexual Offense: 2% (17 incidents) — each representing a small but notable share.
• Burglary: 1% (9 incidents) — the least frequent category in the dataset, last recorded on April 8, 2026.

Property-related crimes (motor vehicle theft, theft, vandalism, and burglary combined) account for roughly 42% of all incidents, while violent or person-related crimes (assault, shooting, robbery, and sexual offense) make up approximately 58%. Residents should be especially mindful of vehicle security given that motor vehicle theft alone represents 16% of all recent incidents.

What is the crime rate in Carpinteria?

Carpinteria holds an overall crime grade of B, while its primary analyzed neighborhood earns a Grade A — placing it in the Very Safe category. All 100% of neighborhoods analyzed received an A grade, meaning no part of the city falls into the C, D, or F tiers that signal elevated risk. The recent 90-day window captured 1,054 total incidents, with assault dominating at 44% and burglary at the opposite end with just 1%. The median household income in the Carpinteria neighborhood is $95,980, which research consistently links to lower property crime rates — consistent with the area's low burglary figure of only 9 incidents over three months. Compared to many California coastal cities, Carpinteria's crime profile skews toward lower-severity and property-adjacent incidents rather than high-frequency violent felonies.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Carpinteria?

With 100% of analyzed neighborhoods earning a Grade A, Carpinteria is uniformly safe by the metrics tracked on this crime map. The neighborhood dataset identifies the Carpinteria area (population: ~15,294; median income: $95,980) as the top-rated — and only — neighborhood in the analysis, and it achieves the highest possible safety designation. Even when examining the recent incident breakdown, the lowest-risk crime type — burglary — logged just 9 incidents (1%) over 90 days in this area, reinforcing the Grade A assessment. Whether you're considering the beachside blocks or the more residential inland streets, the data supports Carpinteria as a consistently safe place to live and visit.

Is Carpinteria a good place to live?

By nearly every measurable indicator, yes. Carpinteria combines a Grade B overall crime rating with a neighborhood-level Grade A (Very Safe) designation, a median household income of $74,868, and a median home value of $685,608. The unemployment rate sits at 4.6% and the poverty rate at a relatively low 7.6%. On the crime side, the most recent 90-day data shows that the least severe property crime — burglary — accounts for only 1% of all incidents (9 cases), while motor vehicle theft at 16% (164 incidents) is the primary property-crime concern residents should plan around. Median rent of $2,029 reflects the area's desirability and coastal premium. For families, retirees, and professionals seeking a small-town California coastal lifestyle backed by strong safety grades and solid economic fundamentals, Carpinteria ranks as one of the more attractive options in Santa Barbara County.

How does Carpinteria's assault rate compare to other crime types?

Assault is by far the dominant crime category in Carpinteria's recent data, comprising 44% of all 1,054 incidents recorded over the past 90 days — more than double the next largest category, motor vehicle theft at 16%. It's important to note that "assault" as a reported category spans a wide spectrum of severity, from simple altercations to more serious incidents. The most recent assault was logged on April 15, 2026. By contrast, robbery — a crime that combines force or threat with theft — represented only 2% of incidents (17 cases), and burglary came in at just 1% (9 cases). The relatively low robbery and burglary figures, combined with the city's Grade A neighborhood rating, suggest that while assault incidents are the most frequently reported, the overall threat environment in Carpinteria remains well within the Very Safe classification.