Lafayette, CA Crime


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Lafayette, CA is a relatively safe city when compared to the rest of the United States. The violent crime rate in Lafayette, CA is 8.3, which is considerably lower than the US average of 22.7. Likewise, the property crime rate in Lafayette, CA is 27.2, also lower than the US average of 35.4. This makes Lafayette an ideal place for those looking for safety and security from criminal activity.

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

Lafayette violent crime is 8.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Lafayette property crime is 27.2. (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
Lafayette, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200083011.923.747.41928.14071382.9138.3
200198.6012.353.432.91741.13081322.3110.9
200292.80056.536.32239.2415.61589.6234
2003112.908.144.360.52459.3395.11802.1262.1
2004136.8036.264.436.23387.4687.92454245.4
2005120.88.124.228.260.41969.5451.11296.9221.5
2006880060281972.8476.21268.5228.1
20071000832601731.5467.91031.7231.9
200892.5016.148.328.22272.3510.81608.7152.8
200999.5011.931.855.72001.8513.41369119.4
201078.3015.727.435.31751.1454.41147.8148.9
201137.208.38.320.71625.74551038.3132.4
201285.708.228.6491709.5412.11191.4106.1
20130024.260.41663.44431107.6112.8
20146707.927.631.61731.4378.61277.974.9
201554.107.719.3272020.4189.31672.7158.4
201649.50191911.41500.7247.61097156.2
201726.407.515.13.8154.871.7
201837.30018.618.6861.185.771263.4
201914.903.711.201332.2156.31064.3111.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Moraga, CA128.4692.417,50532019
Orinda, CA84.7971.619,76032019
Walnut Creek, CA170.13,538.165,24842019
Pleasant Hill, CA250.54,224.934,43652019
Martinez, CA214.51,473.235,00282019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Moraga, CA128.4692.417,50532019
Orinda, CA84.7971.619,76032019
Pleasant Hill, CA250.54,224.934,43652019
Martinez, CA214.51,473.235,00282019
Piedmont, CA123.82,007.611,46482019

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Over 13 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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