Crime in California State is slightly higher than the average US rate for both violent crime and property crime. Violent crime in California is 25.2, which is 2.5 points higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the rate of property crime in California is 37.1, which is 1.7 points higher than the national average of 35.4. This suggests that Californians may be at a greater risk for being victims of criminal activity than other Americans on average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
California violent crime is 25.2. (The US average is 22.7)
California property crime is 37.1. (The US average is 35.4)