Walnut Creek, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B+

34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

19%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Walnut Creek_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,093	n/a (estimate)	3,058	2,834	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	1.5	5.0	5.7
Rape	16	n/a	23.4	36.4	38.0
Robbery	53	n/a	77.4	128.3	66.5
Assault	131	n/a	191.4	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	201	n/a (estimate)	294	508	364
Burglary	275	n/a	401.8	347.4	250.7
Theft	1,444	n/a	2,109.9	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	173	n/a	252.8	512.2	318.7
Property crime	1,892	n/a (estimate)	2,764	2,326	1,917

Walnut Creek crime map

The Walnut Creek crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Walnut Creek as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Walnut Creek crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Walnut Creek crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Walnut Creek crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Walnut Creek are 19% lower than the national average
In Walnut Creek you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Walnut Creek is safer than 53% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Walnut Creek has increased by 1%

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Daily Crime In Walnut Creek (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Walnut Creek, CA per 100,000 people. In Walnut Creek, the total number of daily crimes is 1.08 times more than the California average and 1.34 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Walnut Creek is 1.73 times less than the California average and 1.24 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Walnut Creek has a daily crime rate that is 1.19 times more than the California average and 1.44 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Walnut Creek (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Walnut Creek in comparison to other California communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Walnut Creek safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Walnut Creek being safer than 79% of cities in California and 53% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking California cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Walnut Creek. In conclusion, Walnut Creek ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Walnut Creek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Walnut Creek is 1 in 341

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Walnut Creek is 1 in 37

The chance of being a victim of crime in Walnut Creek is 1 in 33

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Walnut Creek, California? If you reside in Walnut Creek, then there is a 1 in 341 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 37. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 33 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Walnut Creek.

Year Over Year Crime In Walnut Creek (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Walnut Creek is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Walnut Creek has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 130% in Walnut Creek, while property crimes in Walnut Creek have decreased by 5%. Total crime has increased by 1% year over year.

Walnut Creek police department

Item	Walnut Creek	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	110	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 110 Walnut Creek police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 53.7% less than the California average and 48.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Shell Ridge, CA	1,081	71	326	398
Alhambra Valley, CA	1,051	71	326	398
Castle Hill, CA	1,164	71	326	398
San Miguel, CA	3,253	97	443	540
Reliez Valley, CA	3,321	97	443	540
East Richmond Heights, CA	3,473	97	443	540
Clayton, CA	11,585	83	610	693
Walnut Creek, CA	69,836	294	2,764	3,058

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Passaic, NJ	69,789	628	2,208	2,836
Glen Burnie, MD	69,649	522	2,536	3,057
Greenville, SC	69,648	607	3,738	4,345
Marysville, WA	69,629	229	1,944	2,173
Lynwood, CA	69,625	754	2,804	3,558
Walnut Creek, CA	69,836	294	2,764	3,058

Source: The Walnut Creek, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.