The city of Santa Barbara, located in Santa Barbara County, California, has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Santa Barbara County is 18.3, while the national average is 22.7. This suggests that the city has a relatively safe environment for its residents. However, property crime is still a concern, with a rate of 33.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite this, Santa Barbara continues to be a desirable place to live, with its beautiful beaches and vibrant community. While crime exists in any city, the efforts of local law enforcement and community members have helped keep Santa Barbara's crime rates lower than the national average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Santa Barbara County violent crime is 18.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Santa Barbara County property crime is 33.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Santa Barbara, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Santa Maria, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Santa Maria, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.