Burlingame, CA Crime


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Burlingame, CA is a relatively safe city with a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Burlingame is 11.5, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Burlingame can feel relatively at ease knowing that the likelihood of experiencing a violent crime is lower compared to other cities. However, property crime is slightly higher in Burlingame, with a rate of 41.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while physical harm may be less of a concern, residents should still take precautions to protect their belongings from potential theft or vandalism. Overall, while the crime rate in Burlingame is relatively low, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary safety measures.

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

Burlingame violent crime is 11.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Burlingame property crime is 41.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Burlingame, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000223.3027.980.3115.12965.8519.92041.2404.7
2001265034.973.2156.93151.9613.62147.8390.5
2002277.56.917.182.2171.33182.3476.12377.3328.8
2003220.9035.664.1121.23655.9395.52896.9363.5
200423101883129.93620.55922584.6444
2005246.4010.9101.41343401.9525.32525.2351.4
2006271.5021.7115.8133.93225.1553.82302.1369.2
2007207.43.614.676.4112.83084.94622295.5327.4
2008247.5014.6911423108.4487.72278.5342.1
2009235018.175.91412737.2455.62006.8274.8
2010211.901871.8122.12521.73881868265.8
20111753.413.765.292.62192.5500.91489.1202.4
2012207.301727.2163.12402.64521760.3190.3
201306.740.176.82221.4494.41576.7150.3
2014155.8013.339.8102.82486.7795.71475.4215.5
2015146.73.319.635.9883090.86262040.9423.8
2016201.43.242.258.597.43410743.72234.3431.9
2017242.23.362.255.6121.12929.5389.52193.1347
2018187.3029.161.496.92974.9571.72209.4193.8
2019241.2029.381.5130.43862.8528.13054.4280.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Hillsborough, CA43.4841.911,68322019
Millbrae, CA128.51,849.920,68122011
San Mateo, CA250.92,091.192,61932019
San Bruno, CA318.72,630.741,30652019
South San Francisco, CA243.22,174.367,53352019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Hillsborough, CA43.4841.911,68322019
Millbrae, CA128.51,849.920,68122011
San Bruno, CA318.72,630.741,30652019
Belmont, CA165.01,437.427,49262019
Pacifica, CA202.91,368.841,27362019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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Burlingame is about half way between Silicon Valley and SF. It is a narrow piece of land stuck between 101 and the mountain foothills. Whereas quality of life is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Even being in the top 5% earning bracket of the entire county, one needs to keep your head down and plow through. It is too easy to become obsesesed with the cost of  More

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If you are young and just starting out, this is not the city for you. A tiny condo can cost five hundred thousand in a decent area. I would not advise first time home  More

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