Mountain View, CA Crime


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Mountain View, CA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the city has a violent crime rate of 16.3, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Mountain View is slightly higher than the national average at 34.2, compared to 35.4. This means that while the city may have a relatively low overall crime rate, there is still a significant amount of property crime occurring. This could include robberies, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts. While the violent crime rate may be low, it is still important for residents to take precautions and be vigilant in protecting their property in Mountain View.

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

Mountain View violent crime is 16.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Mountain View property crime is 34.2. (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
Mountain View, CA Crime History
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Over 5 years ago

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I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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