Novato, CA Crime


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Novato, California has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to , the city's average violent crime rate is 15, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Novato is also lower than the US average, coming in at 26.3 compared to 35.4. This is reassuring for residents of Novato, as it means the city is relatively safe from violent and property crimes. However, this does not mean that crime does not occur in Novato. Like any other city, it still experiences criminal activity, but the rates are comparatively lower. It is important for the community to remain vigilant and work together to keep Novato a safe and welcoming place to live.

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

Novato violent crime is 15.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Novato property crime is 26.3. (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
Novato, CA Crime History
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Reviews for Novato
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Lush hills, hiking trails, and easy access to both wine country and San Francisco. We love it here.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Novato is a family oriented community located about 20 miles north of the Golden Gate bridge. The quality of life is excellent here assuming your job pays you enough to  More

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Over 11 years ago

We recently moved to a secluded neighborhood in Novato after 25 years in central Marin. While there are fewer restaurants and galleries, we are very pleased with our  More

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