Santa Barbara, California has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to background information, the city's violent crime rate is 18.2, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that Santa Barbara has a relatively low level of violence compared to other cities in the United States. The city's property crime rate is also lower than the national average, at 42.4 compared to 35.4. While crime is still a concern in Santa Barbara, the city has taken measures to combat it and the efforts have resulted in a lower crime rate than the national average. However, it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety in this beautiful coastal city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Santa Barbara violent crime is 18.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Santa Barbara property crime is 42.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.