Isla Vista, California, a small coastal community near Santa Barbara, has seen a recent increase in crime rates. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Isla Vista is 14.5, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is 27.5, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that while violent crime may be lower than the rest of the United States, property crimes such as theft and burglary are a major concern for Isla Vista residents. As a result of these statistics, the community has been working towards implementing preventive measures and increasing security to combat these crimes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Isla Vista violent crime is 14.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Isla Vista property crime is 27.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Isla Vista, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Goleta, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Goleta, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.