Roseville, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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12%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

4%

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}	Roseville_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,184	n/a (estimate)	2,048	2,843	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	1.3	5.7	6.3
Rape	38	n/a	24.4	37.4	40.0
Robbery	89	n/a	57.3	123.5	66.1
Assault	125	n/a	80.4	332.8	268.2
Violent crime	254	n/a (estimate)	163	500	370
Burglary	285	n/a	183.3	371.9	269.8
Theft	2,372	n/a	1,525.9	1,499.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	273	n/a	175.6	471.9	282.7
Property crime	2,930	n/a (estimate)	1,885	2,343	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Roseville, CA

The Roseville crime rates are 11.9% lower than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 254 violent crimes in Roseville (163 per 100,000 people), which is 55.8% lower than the national average and there were a total of 2930 property crimes (1885 per 100,000 residents) which is 3.6% lower than average.

The Roseville crime rate is about average when compared to all the other cities across the U.S. per 100,000 residents. When we compared the total crimes (violent and property) in Roseville, we found that the reported crime rates were almost equal to the average of all other areas that reported crime.

Roseville maintains a property crime rate that closely resembles the national norm. In Roseville, 1885 property crimes were reported, aligning with the national average of 1954 per 100,000 individuals. Consequently, the area's safety profile stands on par with the average city, neither significantly safer nor more dangerous. This consistency underscores a balanced commitment to community safety and security, providing residents with a stable and reassuring living environment.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Roseville?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Roseville residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 42 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 67% of Roseville residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 33% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Roseville a Safe Place to Live?

Is Roseville a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Roseville has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 12%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 8.72 daily incidents, encompassing 0.7 violent crimes and 8.03 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Roseville as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Roseville Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in Roseville. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in Roseville has increased by 2.1%. Specifically, violent crime has decreased by 8.3%, while property crime has increased by 3.1%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in Roseville.

Potential Causes for Crime in Roseville

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Roseville crime rate. The poverty level in Roseville is 7.5%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Roseville has a population density of 3150.3 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Roseville crime rates.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Roseville, the cost of living is 30.13% higher than the national average.

Roseville crime map

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

Roseville crime rates are 12% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Roseville are 56% lower than the national average
In Roseville you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Roseville is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Roseville has decreased by 5%

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Daily Crime In Roseville (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Roseville, CA per 100,000 people. In Roseville, the total number of daily crimes is 1.39 times less than the California average and 1.13 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Roseville is 3.06 times less than the California average and 2.26 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Roseville has a daily crime rate that is 1.24 times less than the California average and 1.04 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Roseville (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Roseville, California compared to other areas of California, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Roseville safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Roseville is safer than 78% of California cities, and 50% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in California, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Roseville. At this time, Roseville sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Roseville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Roseville is 1 in 612

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Roseville is 1 in 54

The chance of being a victim of crime in Roseville is 1 in 49

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Roseville? In Roseville, you have a 1 in 612 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 54. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Roseville, CA is 1 in 49.

Year Over Year Crime In Roseville (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Roseville, California (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Roseville has decreased by 15%, the amount of property crime in Roseville has decreased by 4%, and the total amount of crime in Roseville has decreased by 5% year over year.

Roseville police department

Item	Roseville	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	182	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 182 Roseville police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 59% less than the California average and 54.5% 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}
Lincoln, CA	48,150	183	882	1,065
West Sacramento, CA	53,574	173	1,001	1,174
Granite Bay, CA	22,818	210	984	1,194
Newcastle, CA	1,360	216	1,012	1,228
Sheridan, CA	1,120	231	1,084	1,315
Gold River, CA	7,930	235	1,103	1,338
Rocklin, CA	67,070	121	1,270	1,391
Roseville, CA	138,860	163	1,885	2,048

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Surprise, AZ	139,007	118	1,403	1,521
Metairie, LA	138,511	429	1,874	2,303
Olathe, KS	139,216	224	1,208	1,432
Orange, CA	139,322	461	2,158	2,618
Denton, TX	139,734	289	2,381	2,669
Roseville, CA	138,860	163	1,885	2,048

Source: The Roseville, 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.