Union City, CA Crime


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Union City, CA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to , the violent crime rate in Union City is 15.8, while the national average is 22.7. This indicates that Union City is a relatively safe city to live in. Despite this, there are still instances of violent crimes occurring in Union City, such as robberies and assaults. In terms of property crime, Union City's rate is slightly lower than the national average, with 34.2 compared to 35.4. However, residents should still remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their belongings. Overall, while Union City may have lower crime rates compared to the rest of the country, it is important for the community to continue working towards maintaining a safe and secure environment for all its residents.

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

Union City violent crime is 15.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Union City 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
Union City, CA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000507314.8109.7379.53003.3567.81981.9453.6
2001411.14.411.7180.6214.43435.5543.22281.5610.8
2002357.75.820.2137194.73343.65902080673.6
20033811.426.9165.7186.93812.4624.52427.3760.5
2004496.41.418.5223.9252.53835.5767.42245.1823
2005599.54.321.6240.6332.93612.6868.91909.3834.3
2006636.11.417.2308309.53246.5727.81746.4772.2
2007643.67.227.2266.6342.62898.1617.81560.9719.5
2008599.44.335.5241.4318.13164.4734.31903.2526.9
2009528.42.820.6239.5265.62910.6690.81731.2488.5
2010441.75.510.9188.1237.22467.4633.91477.7355.8
2011442.24.312.8163.5261.62540.8652.61521.3366.8
2012330.6012.7144.91732543.3604.91506.6431.9
20132.84.1126.9166.92254.45741222.4458.1
2014282.505.596.9180.22186.5453.11353.9379.4
201535544116.5230.42201408.61371.8420.6
2016372.21.315.9147207.92512.5394.71666.2451.6
2017334.21.319.7108.8204.42209.4283.11459.8466.5
2018342.51.319.7116.8204.72169.3322.81535.5311
2019368.32.710.6105.12502284.5255.31728.7300.5

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
San Leandro, CA502.84,546.175,477102019
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Dublin, CA161.91,905.546,157122019
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Over 18 years ago

Hi, I am looking for a small, friendly town with low crime and friendly people, outdoor activites, mellow, etc. (in the bay area). I am currently hoping to move to  More

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