Crime Safety Grade

B+

Santa Barbara, CA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 54% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 20+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Santa Barbara Safe?

With an overall crime index of 114, Santa Barbara has a 14% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 234. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Cielito earning an A+ grade while Downtown rates B+.

Crime Index Comparison

Santa Barbara
114
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
114
14% above average
Violent Crime
107
7% above average
Property Crime
92
8% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Santa Barbara

1 in 234

Property crime: 1 in 272

Where Is It Safe in Santa Barbara?

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Santa Barbara Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 39% above avg
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 18% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Assault Violent 139 ▲ 39%
Robbery Violent 83 ▼ 17%
Burglary Property 98 ▼ 2%
Larceny / Theft Property 96 ▼ 4%
Vehicle Theft Property 82 ▼ 18%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Santa Barbara Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Cielito A+ 48
2 Hope Ranch A+ 55
3 Mission Canyon A 118
4 Summerland A 110
5 Coast Village A 158
6 Foothill A 59
7 Las Positas A 78
8 Montecito A 127
9 Bel Air A 55
10 Butterfly Beach A 195
11 Mesa A 96
12 Upper State A 107
13 Noleta A 50
14 Riviera A 132
15 Waterfront A- 161
16 East Beach A- 167
17 West Side A- 110
18 Eastside A- 121
19 West Beach B+ 180
20 Downtown B+ 156

Santa Barbara Crime by Zip Code

93111
A Index: 32
93108
A Index: 130
93105
A Index: 95
93109
A Index: 104
93106
A Index: 3
93110
A Index: 85
93103
A- Index: 122
93101
A- Index: 134

Santa Barbara Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
205,215
Median Income
$81,618
Home Value
$1,083,860
Median Rent
$1,874
Home Ownership
41%

Racial Demographics

White
74.5%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
34.5%
Asian
5.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara has an overall crime index of 114, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Santa Barbara are rated A or B for safety.
Is Santa Barbara safe to live in?
Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?
The safest neighborhoods in Santa Barbara based on crime data include Cielito, Hope Ranch, Mission Canyon, Summerland, and Coast Village. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Santa Barbara crime compare to the national average?
Santa Barbara's overall crime index is 114 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 14% higher than the typical US city.

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