Crime Safety Grade

B

Santa Clara, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 71% of U.S. cities

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

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Is Santa Clara Safe?

With an overall crime index of 91, Santa Clara has a 9% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 250. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like North 101 earning an A grade while Rivermark of Santa Clara rates C.

Crime Index Comparison

Santa Clara
91
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
91
9% below average
Violent Crime
100
At national average
Property Crime
96
4% below average
Safe Areas
88%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Santa Clara

1 in 250

Property crime: 1 in 260

Where Is It Safe in Santa Clara?

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Santa Clara Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 15% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 31% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 104 ▲ 4%
Assault Violent 99 ▼ 1%
Robbery Violent 98 ▼ 2%
Burglary Property 69 ▼ 31%
Larceny / Theft Property 115 ▲ 15%
Vehicle Theft Property 105 ▲ 5%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Santa Clara Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 North 101 A 27
2 Santa Clara Southwest A- 65
3 Santa Clara North Central B+ 78
4 Santa Clara South 101 B+ 87
5 Santa Clara West Central B+ 99
6 Santa Clara Southeast B 117
7 Santa Clara East Central B 116
8 Rivermark of Santa Clara C 137

Santa Clara Crime by Zip Code

95051
A- Index: 82
95054
B+ Index: 94
95050
B Index: 111
95053
C+ Index: 88

Santa Clara Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
126,723
Median Income
$136,870
Home Value
$1,120,320
Median Rent
$2,523
Home Ownership
44%

Racial Demographics

White
34.3%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
18.7%
Asian
45.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has an overall crime index of 91, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 88% of neighborhoods in Santa Clara are rated A or B for safety.
Is Santa Clara safe to live in?
Santa Clara 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 Clara?
The safest neighborhoods in Santa Clara based on crime data include North 101, Santa Clara Southwest, Santa Clara North Central, Santa Clara South 101, and Santa Clara West Central. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Santa Clara crime compare to the national average?
Santa Clara's overall crime index is 91 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 9% lower than the typical US city.

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