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Total crime 5%
Violent crime 9%
Property crime 4%
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleRancho Cordova/100k peopleCalifornia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime1,877n/a (estimate)2,4602,5812,346
Murder6n/a7.95.66.5
Rape13n/a17.034.238.4
Robbery73n/a95.7113.673.9
Assault230n/a301.5288.7279.7
Violent crime322n/a (estimate)422442388
Burglary302n/a395.8369.7314.2
Theft1,107n/a1,451.01,341.71,398.0
Vehicle theft146n/a191.4427.6246.0
Property crime1,555n/a (estimate)2,0382,1391,958

Key findings

  • Rancho Cordova crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Rancho Cordova are 9% higher than the national average
  • In Rancho Cordova you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Rancho Cordova is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Rancho Cordova has increased by 13%

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      Daily Crime In Rancho Cordova (per 100,000 people)

      The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Rancho Cordova, per 100,000 residents. In Rancho Cordova, the total number of daily crimes is 1.05 times less than the California average and 1.05 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Rancho Cordova are 1.05 times less than the California average and 1.09 times more than the national average. For property crime, Rancho Cordova has a daily crime rate that is 1.05 times less than the California average and 1.04 times more than the daily national average.

      How Safe is Rancho Cordova (higher is better)

      Are people any safer living in Rancho Cordova in comparison to other California communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Rancho Cordova safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Rancho Cordova being safer than 34% of cities in California and 26% 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 Rancho Cordova. In conclusion, Rancho Cordova ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Rancho Cordova

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Rancho Cordova is 1 in 237
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Rancho Cordova is 1 in 50
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Rancho Cordova is 1 in 41
      Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Rancho Cordova? In Rancho Cordova, CA you have a 1 in 237 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Rancho Cordova.

      Year Over Year Crime In Rancho Cordova (per 100,000 people)

      The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Rancho Cordova is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Rancho Cordova has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 42% in Rancho Cordova, while property crimes in Rancho Cordova have increased by 9%. Total crime has increased by 13% year over year.

      Rancho Cordova police department

      ItemRancho CordovaCaliforniaNational
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a51,506558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.63.3

      Sex offenders in California

      StateTotal offendersCalifornia /100KNational /100K
      California79,891232266
      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

      CityPopulationViolent crime/100k peopleProperty crime/100k peopleTotal crime/100k people
      Granite Bay, CA22,8401868981,084
      Gold River, CA7,6522081,0071,215
      Wilton, CA4,9952331,1281,361
      Rancho Murieta, CA5,5072401,1601,400
      El Dorado Hills, CA43,4952471,1931,440
      Folsom, CA74,9601011,4531,554
      Elk Grove, CA163,6342241,3421,567
      Rancho Cordova, CA69,4824222,0382,460

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      The Villages, FL69,4572271,0461,273
      Muncie, IN69,5834432,4952,938
      Flagstaff, AZ69,2704893,1613,650
      Pine Hills, FL69,7336372,9363,573
      Palatine, IL69,09862453515
      Rancho Cordova, CA69,4824222,0382,460
      Source: The Rancho Cordova, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.