2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Walnut Creek, CA vs Kensington, CA

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- Kensington has 31% less violent crime than Walnut Creek.
- Kensington has 58% less property crime than Walnut Creek.
 Walnut Creek, CAKensington, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock8.122.7
 Property Crime48.5  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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Reviews for Kensington    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

A great neighborhood for families. Upside: Very good elementary school. Close to Berkeley and San Francisco. Liberal views. Safe! Established neighborhood. Small town  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Walnut Creek, CaliforniaCrime Index
 Highlands, CA 
 Baywood Park, CA 
 Danville, CA11.75
 Moraga, CA12.25
 Orinda, CA12.55
 Hillsborough, CA13.65
 San Ramon, CA13.8
 Kensington, CA14.35
 Atherton, CA14.5
 Tiburon, CA14.5

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