Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area, CA Crime


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Located in the beautiful coastal region of California, the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area has unfortunately experienced its fair share of crime. According to recent statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 20.3, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is a more prevalent issue, with a rate of 30 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents and visitors of the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area need to be mindful of their personal safety and take precautions to protect their belongings. Despite these crime rates, the area still remains a popular destination for its scenic beaches, charming towns, and vibrant culture.

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

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area violent crime is 20.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area property crime is 30.0. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Santa Maria-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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Solvang, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Solvang, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Buellton, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Goleta, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Lompoc, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Santa Maria, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282018
Santa Barbara, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Santa Maria, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock282018
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock552019
Oxnard, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock602019
Thousand Oaks, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock772019
Simi Valley, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock822019
Santa Clarita, CA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock932019

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