Citrus Heights, California Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 85,809
Key Insights
- →Citrus Heights has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 439.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 4.2% from the previous year.
- →3 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 3.5 per 100K.
- →Crime trajectory: worsening — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 15% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.21 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
439.3
+4.2% YoY
Murder Rate
3.5
3 murders
Property Crime Rate
2126.8
1,825 total
vs National Avg
↑ 22%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 377
Murder3
Rape33
Robbery82
Aggravated Assault259
Property Crime: 1,825
Burglary317
Larceny-Theft1,265
Motor Vehicle Theft243
Arson36
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85,809 | 377 | 439.3 | 3 | 1,825 | 2126.8 |
| 2023 | 85,894 | 362 | 421.4 | 5 | 1,770 | 2060.7 |
| 2022 | 86,896 | 353 | 406.2 | 4 | 1,771 | 2038.1 |
| 2020 | 88,314 | 286 | 323.8 | 3 | 2,121 | 2401.7 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Citrus Heights
Based on violent crime rate of 439.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 15% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.