Crime Safety Grade

A

Discovery Bay, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 76% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

Is Discovery Bay Safe?

With an overall crime index of 85, Discovery Bay has a 15% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 424. 100% of Discovery Bay neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

Discovery Bay
85
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
85
15% below average
Violent Crime
59
41% below average
Property Crime
76
24% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Discovery Bay

1 in 424

Property crime: 1 in 329

Where Is It Safe in Discovery Bay?

Discovery Bay Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Burglary · 4% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 85% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 94 ▼ 6%
Assault Violent 15 ▼ 85%
Robbery Violent 68 ▼ 32%
Burglary Property 104 ▲ 4%
Larceny / Theft Property 59 ▼ 41%
Vehicle Theft Property 65 ▼ 35%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Discovery Bay Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Lakeshore A 72
2 The Lakes at Discovery Bay A 97

Discovery Bay Crime by Zip Code

Discovery Bay Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
15,904
Median Income
$129,004
Home Value
$640,688
Median Rent
$2,618
Home Ownership
85%

Racial Demographics

White
77.3%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
16.5%
Asian
4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Discovery Bay?
Discovery Bay has an overall crime index of 85, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Discovery Bay are rated A or B for safety.
Is Discovery Bay safe to live in?
Discovery Bay has a crime safety grade of A. Very very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Discovery Bay?
The safest neighborhoods in Discovery Bay based on crime data include Lakeshore, and The Lakes at Discovery Bay. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Discovery Bay crime compare to the national average?
Discovery Bay's overall crime index is 85 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% lower than the typical US city.

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