Area Safety Data

2024 reported data

Is Vallejo, CA safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Vallejo using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 42.44 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population123,611Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses5,246NIBRS offense records
TrendIncreasing2022,2023,2024

Home-security checklist for Vallejo

Start with package-area camera, then decide if a product is worth opening.

Vehicle theft and larceny patterns often make exterior coverage, driveway visibility, and package-area monitoring worth evaluating. This keeps the next click closer to a real buying decision instead of a random Amazon visit.

  • Match the biggest local category: larceny/theft.
  • Check doors, windows, package drop zones, lighting, Wi-Fi, and rental limits.
  • Only open Amazon after the guide fits the home layout.

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Short answer

Vallejo reported 42.44 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #9 by highest rate among 294 validated CA city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 432.5% from 2022 to 2024.

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Trend

Increasing

Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 432.5% from 2022 to 2024.

+432.5%
2022
7.97
2023
44.59
2024
42.44

Offense mix

Burglary
655
Larceny/theft
3,582
Motor vehicle theft
978
Arson
31

State comparison

Compare this page with other validated California candidates. These are city-candidate comparisons, not official statewide rankings.

Higher-rate candidates

Emeryville 129.74 / 1,000 Santa Fe Springs 68.82 / 1,000 Signal Hill 61.08 / 1,000 El Segundo 54.15 / 1,000

Lower-rate candidates

Laguna Beach 1.47 / 1,000 Imperial 1.85 / 1,000 Avenal 2.05 / 1,000 Calipatria 2.29 / 1,000

Buyer path

Choose before opening Amazon

Vehicle theft and larceny patterns often make exterior coverage, driveway visibility, and package-area monitoring worth evaluating. The guide pages keep the product buttons and disclosure together after the setup fits your doors, packages, lighting, Wi-Fi, and budget.

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Quick questions

Short answers help visitors and search systems understand the page without turning the data into a fear claim.

Is Vallejo, CA safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Vallejo is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 42.44 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Vallejo?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Vallejo compare with other validated CA city candidates?

Among 294 validated CA city candidates, Vallejo ranks #9 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 15.51 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

Start with the local pattern, your home layout, entry points, lighting, package areas, and whether a package-area camera checklist fits better than a full monitored system.