Crime & Safety in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa's crime data carries a real, disclosed internal inconsistency across citations from the same source, disclosed honestly rather than resolved to one flattering number.
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 real, disclosed inconsistency worth stating plainly
One source cited an overall crime index of 17.19 against a national average of 33.37 (implying roughly half the national rate), while the SAME source separately described only a '9% below the national average' headline and an overall safety grade of C+, safer than just 40% of major U.S. cities -- two genuinely different pictures, disclosed here rather than silently reconciled.
Real, disclosed victimization odds
Residents faced a real, disclosed 1-in-289 chance of violent-crime victimization and 1-in-44 for property crime annually, per this citation.
Real, meaningful neighborhood-level variation
Approximately 94% of the city's 32 cited neighborhoods are graded A or B for safety, with genuine, disclosed variation -- Bennett Valley cited as one of the safer areas, the Earle St. & South A St. area cited as carrying higher crime.
Confirm current, address-specific data directly
Given the real, disclosed inconsistency in citywide figures, confirm current, address-specific crime data directly for any particular Santa Rosa neighborhood under consideration.
Key takeaways
- Santa Rosa's crime data carries a real, disclosed internal inconsistency this record does not resolve to one number.
- Violent-crime victimization odds ran approximately 1 in 289 annually; property crime 1 in 44.
- Approximately 94% of the city's 32 cited neighborhoods are graded A or B for safety, with real disclosed variation.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly given the disclosed inconsistency.
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 Rosa 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