Arcata, California has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to statistics from
, the city has a violent crime rate of 20.2, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors can feel relatively safe in Arcata. However, property crime is a bit higher with a rate of 56.6, surpassing the US average of 35.4. This can be attributed to the fact that Arcata is a college town with a large student population, making it a target for theft and property crimes. Despite this, Arcata still maintains a lower overall crime rate, providing a generally safe environment for its residents. With a strong community and law enforcement efforts, Arcata is continuously striving to decrease its crime rates. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Arcata violent crime is 20.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Arcata property crime is 56.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.