Paynes Creek, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

92%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

67%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Paynes Creek crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Paynes Creek crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Paynes Creek crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Paynes Creek crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Paynes Creek_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,628 (estimate)	2,564	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.5	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	119.1	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	325.8	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	688 (estimate)	486	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	305.8	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,345.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	427.5	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,941 (estimate)	2,078	1,760

Paynes Creek crime map

The Paynes Creek crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Paynes 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 Paynes Creek crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Paynes 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

Paynes Creek crime rates are 71% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Paynes Creek are 92% higher than the national average
In Paynes Creek you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Paynes Creek is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Paynes Creek has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Paynes Creek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Paynes Creek is 1 in 146

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Paynes Creek is 1 in 35

The chance of being a victim of crime in Paynes Creek is 1 in 28

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

Paynes Creek police department

Item	Paynes Creek	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

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}
Shingletown, CA	2,291	234	999	1,232
Lake California, CA	3,276	290	1,239	1,529
Manton, CA	331	441	1,885	2,326
Paynes Creek, CA	47	688	2,941	3,628

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Correll, MN	47	412	2,574	2,986
Thornton, WI	47	300	1,243	1,543
Webb City, OK	47	659	3,080	3,738
Shawmut, MT	47	557	2,125	2,682
Woodworth, ND	47	384	2,544	2,928
Paynes Creek, CA	47	688	2,941	3,628

Source: The Paynes Creek, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.