Union City, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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25%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

14%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Union City_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,691	n/a (estimate)	2,643	2,564	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	3.1	4.5	5.0
Rape	11	n/a	17.2	36.6	37.5
Robbery	77	n/a	120.4	119.1	60.6
Assault	171	n/a	267.3	325.8	256.1
Violent crime	261	n/a (estimate)	408	486	359
Burglary	187	n/a	292.3	305.8	229.2
Theft	812	n/a	1,269.2	1,345.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	431	n/a	673.7	427.5	258.8
Property crime	1,430	n/a (estimate)	2,235	2,078	1,760

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Union City crime map

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

Union City crime rates are 25% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Union City are 14% higher than the national average
In Union City you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Union City is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Union City has decreased by 28%

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Daily Crime In Union City (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Union City, CA per 100,000 people. In Union City, the total number of daily crimes is 1.03 times more than the California average and 1.25 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Union City is 1.19 times less than the California average and 1.14 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Union City has a daily crime rate that is 1.08 times more than the California average and 1.27 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Union City (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Union City, California compared to other areas of California, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Union City safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Union City is safer than 35% of California cities, and 20% 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 Union City. At this time, Union City sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Union City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Union City is 1 in 246

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Union City is 1 in 45

The chance of being a victim of crime in Union City is 1 in 38

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Union City, California you have a 1 in 246 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 45 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Union City.

Year Over Year Crime In Union City (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Union City is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Union City has decreased by 16% and the rate of property crime in Union City has decreased by 29%. The total crime rate in Union City has decreased by 28% year to year.

Union City police department

Item	Union City	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	98	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 98 Union City police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 61.8% less than the California average and 57.6% 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}
Ladera, CA	1,385	68	292	360
West Menlo Park, CA	3,720	93	396	488
Danville, CA	44,933	63	584	647
Emerald Lake Hills, CA	4,893	126	540	666
Foster City, CA	33,056	69	669	739
Woodside, CA	5,593	158	676	834
Camino Tassajara, CA	5,870	158	676	834
Union City, CA	75,067	408	2,235	2,643

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Arlington Heights, IL	75,071	50	880	930
Missoula, MT	74,994	597	3,629	4,226
Milpitas, CA	75,182	314	3,183	3,497
Missouri City, TX	75,348	142	1,049	1,191
St. Joseph, MO	75,369	729	3,851	4,579
Union City, CA	75,067	408	2,235	2,643

Source: The Union City, 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.