Crime Safety Grade

B

Daly City, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 83% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 13+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is Daly City Safe?

With an overall crime index of 73, Daly City has a 27% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 291. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Southern Hills earning an A- grade while Broadmoor rates B-.

Crime Index Comparison

Daly City
73
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
73
27% below average
Violent Crime
86
14% below average
Property Crime
79
21% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Daly City

1 in 291

Property crime: 1 in 316

Where Is It Safe in Daly City?

Daly City Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 0% below avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 41% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 85 ▼ 15%
Assault Violent 75 ▼ 25%
Robbery Violent 98 ▼ 2%
Burglary Property 59 ▼ 41%
Larceny / Theft Property 77 ▼ 23%
Vehicle Theft Property 100 ▼ 0%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Daly City Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Southern Hills A- 58
2 Cemetery A- 18
3 Serramonte A- 52
4 Cypress Hills A- 55
5 Central Colma B+ 56
6 Westlake B+ 76
7 Sterling Park B+ 67
8 Crocker B+ 82
9 Hillside B+ 65
10 Original Daly City B 106
11 Bayshore B 112
12 St. Francis B 90
13 Broadmoor B- 114

Daly City Crime by Zip Code

Daly City Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
107,197
Median Income
$99,910
Home Value
$851,030
Median Rent
$2,240
Home Ownership
60%

Racial Demographics

White
16.9%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
23.9%
Asian
61.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Daly City?
Daly City has an overall crime index of 73, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Daly City are rated A or B for safety.
Is Daly City safe to live in?
Daly City has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Daly City?
The safest neighborhoods in Daly City based on crime data include Southern Hills, Cemetery, Serramonte, Cypress Hills, and Central Colma. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Daly City crime compare to the national average?
Daly City's overall crime index is 73 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 27% lower than the typical US city.

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