Woodland, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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20%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

24%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

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}	Woodland_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,036	n/a (estimate)	1,693	2,564	2,119
Murder	5	n/a	8.2	4.5	5.0
Rape	15	n/a	24.5	36.6	37.5
Robbery	37	n/a	60.5	119.1	60.6
Assault	111	n/a	181.4	325.8	256.1
Violent crime	168	n/a (estimate)	275	486	359
Burglary	72	n/a	117.7	305.8	229.2
Theft	643	n/a	1,051.1	1,345.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	153	n/a	250.1	427.5	258.8
Property crime	868	n/a (estimate)	1,419	2,078	1,760

Woodland crime map

The Woodland crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Woodland 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 Woodland crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Woodland 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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An Overview of Crime Rates in Woodland, CA

The Woodland crime rates are 20.1% 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 168 violent crimes in Woodland (275 per 100,000 people), which is 23.5% lower than the national average and there were a total of 868 property crimes (1419 per 100,000 residents) which is 19.4% lower than average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Woodland?

What do the local residents think about crime in Woodland? Well, based on a recent survey of 69 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 20% of Woodland residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 80% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Woodland a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Woodland is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Woodland has a total crime rate that is 20% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 2.84 daily crimes (0.46 violent daily crimes and 2.38 daily property crimes) in Woodland.

Has Crime in Woodland Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Woodland crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Woodland has decreased by 35.4% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 26% and property crime has decreased by 36.9%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Woodland

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 Woodland crime rate. The poverty level in Woodland is 10.5%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Woodland has a population density of 4019.3 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Woodland crime rates.

The educational level achieved in any given city can influence crime rates significantly. Greater educational achievement is frequently associated with decreased crime rates, as it offers individuals improved job prospects and alternatives to engaging in crime related activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment rates tend to coincide with elevated crime rates. In Woodland, 76.3% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, in contrast to the national average where 83% have achieved high school graduation.

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Crime Quick Facts

Woodland crime rates are 20% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Woodland are 24% lower than the national average
In Woodland you have a 1 in 60 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Woodland is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Woodland has decreased by 31%

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Daily Crime In Woodland (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Woodland for every 100,000 residents. The Woodland total amount of daily crime is 1.51 times less than the California average and 1.25 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Woodland, is 1.77 times less than the California average, and it is 1.31 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Woodland has a daily crime average that is 1.46 times less than the California average and 1.24 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Woodland (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Woodland to every other city in California, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Woodland safe? The gauges above illustrate that Woodland is safer than 62% of every city located within California along with 36% 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, Woodland, CA is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Woodland

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Woodland is 1 in 365

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Woodland is 1 in 71

The chance of being a victim of crime in Woodland is 1 in 60

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Woodland? In Woodland, you have a 1 in 365 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 71. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Woodland, CA is 1 in 60.

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

A good indicator of whether Woodland is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Woodland has decreased by 29%, while the property crime rate in Woodland has decreased by 32% year over year. The number of total crimes in Woodland has decreased by 31% year over year.

Woodland police department

Item	Woodland	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	73	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 73 Woodland police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 64.1% less than the California average and 60.1% 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}
Monument Hills, CA	1,402	68	292	360
Winters, CA	7,479	89	534	623
West Sacramento, CA	55,617	294	1,369	1,663
Esparto, CA	4,160	343	1,468	1,812
Davis, CA	71,215	186	2,211	2,398
Robbins, CA	443	602	2,575	3,177
Knights Landing, CA	1,020	748	3,197	3,945
Woodland, CA	61,522	275	1,419	1,693

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bristol, CT	61,512	58	958	1,016
Taylorsville, UT	61,503	231	1,414	1,645
Royal Oak, MI	61,485	124	802	926
San Rafael, CA	61,485	559	2,456	3,015
West Allis, WI	61,432	257	1,978	2,234
Woodland, CA	61,522	275	1,419	1,693

Source: The Woodland, 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.