Susanville, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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23%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

62%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Susanville_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	221	n/a (estimate)	1,764	2,834	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	8.0	5.0	5.7
Rape	9	n/a	71.9	36.4	38.0
Robbery	6	n/a	47.9	128.3	66.5
Assault	58	n/a	463.0	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	74	n/a (estimate)	591	508	364
Burglary	14	n/a	111.8	347.4	250.7
Theft	93	n/a	742.5	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	40	n/a	319.3	512.2	318.7
Property crime	147	n/a (estimate)	1,174	2,326	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Susanville, CA

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Susanville is 27.2% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 81 violent crimes reported in Susanville, equivalent to 491 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average by 32.8%. Additionally, Susanville recorded 198 property crimes, amounting to 1201 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 38.6%.

While murder rates in the United States have generally declined since 1990, recent years have seen an unfortunate uptick. Susanville stands out with one of the nation's highest murder rates among cities reporting crime data. In Susanville, a total of 2 murders were reported, equating to 12 murders per 100,000 residents. This statistic underscores the challenges facing the area in terms of severe violent crime and the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security within the community.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Susanville?

What do the local residents think about crime in Susanville? Well, based on a recent survey of 21 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 0% of Susanville residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 100% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Susanville a Safe Place to Live?

Is Susanville 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, Susanville has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 27%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.76 daily incidents, encompassing 0.22 violent crimes and 0.54 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Susanville as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Susanville Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Susanville has decreased by 20.1% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Susanville is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 42.1%, while property crime has decreased by 5.3%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Susanville.

Potential Causes for Crime in Susanville

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 Susanville crime rate. The poverty level in Susanville is 20%, while the national average is 15.1%.

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Susanville crime rates. The population density in Susanville is 1884.5 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

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 Susanville, the cost of living is 3.69% lower than the national average.

Susanville crime map

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

Susanville crime rates are 23% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Susanville are 62% higher than the national average
In Susanville you have a 1 in 57 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Susanville is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Susanville has increased by 4%

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Daily Crime In Susanville (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Susanville, California is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Susanville are 1.61 times less than the California average and 1.29 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Susanville are 1.16 times more than than California and 1.62 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Susanville are 1.98 times less than than California and 1.63 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Susanville (higher is better)

Is Susanville safe in comparison to other cities in the state of California as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Susanville to other cities in the state and across the country, Susanville is 43% safer than other cities of California and 26% safer than other cities in the nation. Susanville has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Susanville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Susanville is 1 in 170

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Susanville is 1 in 86

The chance of being a victim of crime in Susanville is 1 in 57

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Susanville, California you have a 1 in 170 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 86 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 57 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Susanville.

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

Determining whether Susanville is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Susanville violent crime rates have increased by 20%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 2% year over year. Total crimes for Susanville has increased by 4% in the same time frame.

Susanville police department

Item	Susanville	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	0.9	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 16 Susanville police officers. This results in 0.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 75.2% less than the California average and 72.4% 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}
Janesville, CA	2,803	218	1,000	1,219
Johnstonville, CA	1,151	219	1,004	1,224
Susanville, CA	14,922	591	1,174	1,764

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kerman, CA	14,920	448	1,455	1,903
Ramsey, NJ	14,915	14	872	885
Greeneville, TN	14,938	389	2,866	3,255
Hershey, PA	14,941	129	767	896
Jackson, MO	14,893	158	1,118	1,276
Susanville, CA	14,922	591	1,174	1,764

Source: The Susanville, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.