Crime Rate in Sacramento, California (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Sacramento based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Sacramento has a violent crime rate of 754.9 per 100,000 residents, 110% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Sacramento is 8.5 per 100K, with 45 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 5.7% compared to the previous year.
- →Sacramento's violent crime rate is above the California state average of 486.0/100K.
526,670
Population
754.9
Violent Rate
8.5
Murder Rate
2547.3
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Sacramento decreased by -5.7% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Sacramento by type:
1.1%
Murder
4.6%
Rape
25.5%
Robbery
68.8%
Assault
How Sacramento Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 526,670 | 754.9 | 8.5 | 2547.3 |
| 2023 | 529,172 | 800.7 | 7.8 | 2892.3 |
| 2022 | 526,671 | 901.7 | 10.3 | 3167.3 |
| 2020 | 519,050 | 683.4 | 8.1 | 2745.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Sacramento?
Sacramento has a violent crime rate of 754.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2547.3 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Sacramento safe?
Sacramento receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 95th percentile for safety.
How does Sacramento compare to the national average?
Sacramento's violent crime rate of 754.9/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.