Contra Costa County, CA Crime


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Contra Costa, CA County has experienced a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to the background information, the county's violent crime rate is 16.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a positive trend for the community, indicating that efforts to combat crime have been effective. Additionally, the property crime rate in Contra Costa County is also below the national average, with a rate of 34.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This can be attributed to the county's strong law enforcement presence and community initiatives aimed at preventing crime. While there is still work to be done, the decrease in crime rates is a promising sign for the safety and well-being of those living in Contra Costa, CA County.

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

Contra Costa County violent crime is 16.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Contra Costa County property crime is 34.4. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Contra Costa, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of San Jose, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of San Jose, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Walnut Creek, CA Crime History
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