San Jose, CA Crime Rates & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

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}	San Jose_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	30,409	n/a (estimate)	3,178	2,843	2,324
Murder	35	n/a	3.7	5.7	6.3
Rape	894	n/a	93.4	37.4	40.0
Robbery	1,264	n/a	132.1	123.5	66.1
Assault	2,853	n/a	298.2	332.8	268.2
Violent crime	5,046	n/a (estimate)	527	500	370
Burglary	3,884	n/a	405.9	371.9	269.8
Theft	15,010	n/a	1,568.8	1,499.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	6,469	n/a	676.1	471.9	282.7
Property crime	25,363	n/a (estimate)	2,651	2,343	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

San Jose crime rates are 37% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in San Jose are 43% higher than the national average
In San Jose you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
San Jose is safer than 23% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in San Jose has increased by 16%

San Jose crime map

The San Jose crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in San Jose 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 San Jose crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the San Jose 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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Daily Crime In San Jose (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in San Jose, per 100,000 residents. In San Jose, the total number of daily crimes is 1.12 times more than the California average and 1.37 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in San Jose are 1.06 times more than the California average and 1.43 times more than the national average. For property crime, San Jose has a daily crime rate that is 1.13 times more than the California average and 1.36 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is San Jose (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of San Jose to every other city in California, as well as the entirety of the United States, is San Jose safe? The gauges above illustrate that San Jose is safer than 28% of every city located within California along with 23% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in California and in the United States as a whole. As a result, San Jose, CA is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in San Jose

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in San Jose is 1 in 190

The chance of being a victim of property crime in San Jose is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in San Jose is 1 in 32

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in San Jose? In San Jose, you have a 1 in 190 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 38. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in San Jose, CA is 1 in 32.

Year Over Year Crime In San Jose (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in San Jose, 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 San Jose has increased by 24%, the amount of property crime in San Jose has increased by 14%, and the total amount of crime in San Jose has increased by 16% year over year.

San Jose police department

Item	San Jose	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1,435	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 1,435 San Jose police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 59.3% less than the California average and 54.8% 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}
Lexington Hills, CA	2,656	78	368	446
Loyola, CA	3,404	95	446	542
Cambrian Park, CA	3,015	95	446	542
Saratoga, CA	31,084	41	816	856
East Foothills, CA	6,815	163	762	925
Los Altos Hills, CA	8,496	25	952	977
Monte Sereno, CA	3,511	60	1,119	1,179
San Jose, CA	1,029,409	527	2,651	3,178

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Austin, TX	965,872	540	3,590	4,130
Jacksonville, FL	902,488	387	2,339	2,726
Fort Worth, TX	892,221	502	2,740	3,242
Columbus, OH	889,079	450	3,484	3,934
San Francisco, CA	874,784	696	6,246	6,942
San Jose, CA	1,029,409	527	2,651	3,178

Source: The San Jose, 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.