San Luis Obispo, CA Crime


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San Luis Obispo, also known as SLO, is a charming and picturesque city located on the central coast of California. While it may seem like a peaceful and idyllic place, there is still a notable level of crime in the area. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in San Luis Obispo is 25.4, slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in SLO is also higher than the US average at 53.6, which includes burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. As someone who lives in the area, it is important to be aware of these statistics and take precautions to ensure personal safety and the security of one's belongings.

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

San Luis Obispo violent crime is 25.4. (The US average is 22.7)
San Luis Obispo property crime is 53.6. (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
San Luis Obispo, CA Crime History
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Pismo Beach, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Grover Beach, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Arroyo Grande, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Morro Bay, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Atascadero, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
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Grover Beach, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Arroyo Grande, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Morro Bay, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Atascadero, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252019

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MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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