Crime Safety Grade

C+

Sacramento, CA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 64% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 159+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Sacramento Safe?

With an overall crime index of 122, Sacramento has a 22% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 216. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Natomas Creek earning an A+ grade while Del Paso Heights rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Sacramento
122
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
122
22% above average
Violent Crime
116
16% above average
Property Crime
120
20% above average
Safe Areas
79%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Sacramento

1 in 216

Property crime: 1 in 208

Where Is It Safe in Sacramento?

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Sacramento Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 23% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 8% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 118 ▲ 18%
Assault Violent 123 ▲ 23%
Robbery Violent 108 ▲ 8%
Burglary Property 113 ▲ 13%
Larceny / Theft Property 123 ▲ 23%
Vehicle Theft Property 123 ▲ 23%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Sacramento Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Creekside A+ 14
2 Natomas Creek A+ 41
3 North Natomas VIllage A+ 38
4 Village 12 A+ 0
5 Regency Park A+ 2
6 Sacramento international airport A 45
7 Arden Park A 21
8 Mariemont A 26
9 Garden Of The Gods A 27
10 Sierra Oaks Vista A 47
11 Arden Oaks A 48
12 Hazelwood A 49
13 River Park A 86
14 North Edison A 42
15 Valleyview Acres A 30
16 Greenbriar A 57
17 Westlake A 41
18 Natomas Park A 39
19 Glenwood Meadows A 47
20 Camino A 82
21 Heritage Park A 47
22 East Sacramento A 123
23 Countryside A 57
24 Del Paso Park A 66
25 Del Paso Manor A 63
26 Sierra Oaks A 91
27 Village 14 A- 43
28 Northgate A- 76
29 RP - Sports Complex A- 46
30 Lincoln Village A- 98
31 Gateway West A- 41
32 Richardson Village A- 83
33 Wills Acres A- 88
34 Natomas Crossing A- 41
35 Pell / Main Industrial Park A- 58
36 Johnson Business Park A- 78
37 Land Park A- 102
38 Norwood I-80 A- 79
39 West Del Paso Heights A- 61
40 Southeast Village A- 78
41 Glen Elder A- 70
42 Raley Industrial Park A- 103
43 Parker Homes A- 149
44 Village Green A- 149
45 Arden Fair A- 101
46 Elmhurst A- 128
47 Willow Creek A- 96
48 Northpointe A- 104
49 Foothill Farms A- 124
50 Mira Loma A- 115
51 Depot Park B+ 113
52 Morrison Creek B+ 113
53 Florin Fruitridge Industrial Park B+ 112
54 Elder Creek B+ 113
55 Norwood Tech B+ 96
56 Oak Knoll B+ 96
57 Johnson Heights B+ 96
58 Young Heights B+ 114
59 Cannon Industrial Park B+ 117
60 Tallac Village B+ 91
61 Arcade Village B+ 110
62 Curtis Park B+ 129
63 Tahoe Park South B+ 99
64 Tahoe Park B+ 128
65 Cottage Park B+ 126
66 Valley Hi / North Laguna B+ 87
67 Sundance Lake B+ 105
68 Mangan Park B+ 108
69 College / Glen B+ 109
70 Fulton - El Camino B+ 128
71 Hagginwood B+ 128
72 Pocket B+ 79
73 Robla B+ 101
74 Campus Commons B+ 134
75 South Natomas B+ 103
76 Noralto B+ 117
77 Colonial Heights B+ 142
78 Swanston Estates B+ 133
79 Fruitridge Manor B+ 116
80 Z'berg Park B+ 78
81 Woodlake B+ 165
82 Hollywood Park B+ 130
83 Bing Maloney Golf Course B 101
84 South City Farms B 112
85 Arden Terrace B 134
86 Colonial Village B 145
87 Marshall School B 177
88 Golf Course Terrace B 98
89 Marconi North B 168
90 Parkway B 124
91 Sacramento City College B 175
92 Greenhaven B 94
93 Arden Manor B 137
94 North City Farms B 132
95 California State University Sacramento B 124
96 Meadowview B 89
97 South Land Park B 105
98 Byerford Heights B 147
99 Belvedere B 156
100 Power Ridge B 156
101 New Brighton B 156
102 Granite Regional Park B 156
103 Sacramento Executive Airport B 109
104 Marconi South B 170
105 Brookside B 166
106 Colonial Manor B 133
107 Alhambra Triangle B- 167
108 East Del Paso Heights B- 152
109 Midtown / Winn Park / Capitol Avenue B- 193
110 Erikson Industrial Park B- 153
111 Boulevard Park B- 193
112 Metro Center B- 122
113 Med Center B- 171
114 American River Parkway B- 155
115 New Era Park B- 178
116 Fairgrounds B- 199
117 Woodside B- 167
118 Little Pocket B- 130
119 Cal Expo B- 194
120 Freeport Manor B- 126
121 Gardenland B- 144
122 Bellview B- 185
123 Gateway Center B- 172
124 Mansion Flats B- 191
125 South Hagginwood B- 165
126 Heritage Place C+ 163
127 Newton Booth C+ 182
128 Avondale C+ 136
129 Tahoe Park East C+ 188
130 Ramona Village C+ 184
131 Downtown C+ 194
132 West Tahoe Park C+ 175
133 River Gardens C+ 167
134 Alkali Flat C+ 197
135 Encina C 169
136 Bohemian Heights C 185
137 Village 5 C 136
138 Strawberry Manor C 147
139 Central Oak Park C 170
140 South Oak Park C 162
141 Brentwood C 144
142 College Town C 163
143 Arden Gardens C 170
144 Carleton Tract C- 180
145 Old Sacramento C- 184
146 Lawrence Park C- 171
147 Northrup C- 178
148 Old North Sacramento C- 186
149 Southside Park C- 161
150 Ben Ali C- 190
151 North Oak Park C- 181
152 Point West C- 184
153 Richmond Grove C- 183
154 Upper Land Park D+ 164
155 Natomas Corporate Center D 188
156 Southern Pacific / Richards D 199
157 Dos Rios Triangle D 199
158 Woodbine D- 185
159 Del Paso Heights D- 188

Sacramento Crime by Zip Code

95835
A+ Index: 29
95836
A+ Index: 45
95819
A Index: 112
95864
A Index: 65
95829
A- Index: 29
95837
A- Index: 85
95842
A- Index: 104
95830
A- Index: 40
95821
A- Index: 129
95827
A- Index: 101
95818
A- Index: 132
95834
B+ Index: 84
95826
B+ Index: 107
95841
B+ Index: 138
95828
B+ Index: 64
95816
B+ Index: 163
95832
B+ Index: 71
95833
B+ Index: 109
95831
B+ Index: 82
95825
B+ Index: 157
95823
B Index: 109
95822
B Index: 119
95838
B Index: 114
95815
B Index: 149
95824
B Index: 122
95820
B Index: 138
95811
B- Index: 188
95817
C+ Index: 169
95814
C+ Index: 194

Sacramento Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,882,360
Median Income
$65,847
Home Value
$361,012
Median Rent
$1,328
Home Ownership
50%

Racial Demographics

White
42.4%
Black
13.5%
Hispanic
28.2%
Asian
20.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Sacramento?
Sacramento has an overall crime index of 122, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 79% of neighborhoods in Sacramento are rated A or B for safety.
Is Sacramento safe to live in?
Sacramento has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sacramento?
The safest neighborhoods in Sacramento based on crime data include Natomas Creek, Village 12, Creekside, Regency Park, and North Natomas VIllage. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Sacramento crime compare to the national average?
Sacramento's overall crime index is 122 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 22% higher than the typical US city.

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