Goleta, CA Crime


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Located in the southern region of Santa Barbara County, Goleta, CA is a peaceful and affluent community known for its beautiful scenery and bustling business district. However, like many cities in the United States, Goleta is not immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the city has a lower rate of violent crime at 13.4 compared to the national average of 22.7. This can provide some comfort for residents and visitors alike. However, property crime in Goleta is slightly higher than the national average at 23.8 compared to 35.4. This means that while violent crime may be lower, there is still a risk of property-related offenses. As a result, it is important for individuals to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings while in Goleta.

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

Goleta violent crime is 13.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Goleta property crime is 23.8. (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
Goleta, CA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
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Pop. Miles Data
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Santa Barbara, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Solvang, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Carpinteria, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Buellton, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232019
Ojai, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock352019
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Carpinteria, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Lompoc, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock382019
Port Hueneme, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock422019
Santa Paula, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock452019
Fillmore, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock542019

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Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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