Crime & Safety in Santa Clara
Santa Clara's crime data is honestly two-sided: a genuinely high overall and property-crime rate per NeighborhoodScout, alongside a genuinely LOWER-than-national violent crime rate specifically.
Exploring the idea of moving?
We can connect you with a local real estate professional who knows the area -- no pressure, just a starting point.
Learn moreA genuinely high overall rate, per cited aggregators
NeighborhoodScout's most recent figures (2024 FBI data) place Santa Clara's overall crime rate at 27 per 1,000 residents -- described there as among the highest in America across communities of all sizes.
A real, favorable nuance: genuinely low violent crime
Violent crime specifically ran 182 per 100,000, a genuine 49.3% LOWER than the national average -- a real, disclosed favorable nuance this record states plainly rather than omitting.
Property crime runs genuinely higher than the national average
Property crime ran 2,502 per 100,000, a genuine 42.1% HIGHER than the national average -- the primary driver of Santa Clara's high overall rate, disclosed honestly alongside the favorable violent-crime figure.
Key takeaways
- Santa Clara's overall crime rate (27 per 1,000) runs genuinely high per NeighborhoodScout's most recent data.
- Violent crime specifically runs genuinely LOWER than the national average (49.3% below) -- a real, favorable nuance.
- Property crime runs genuinely HIGHER than the national average (42.1% above), the primary driver of the high overall rate.
Want to know what your budget actually buys here?
Tell us a bit about what you're looking for and we'll connect you with someone local who can walk you through real numbers.
Get local guidanceRead the full Santa Clara overview for the complete picture -- housing, taxes, climate, and who this place genuinely fits.
Planning a move?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you with a local expert who can help you make it happen.
Talk to a local expert