San Bruno, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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San Bruno, CA has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (69.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 517 total incidents, San Bruno shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
San Bruno demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0665028, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 517. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of criminal activity, with a total count of 358 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 238 incidents, followed by stolen property offenses with 89 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering, motor vehicle theft, and destruction/damage/vandalism of property are less frequent but still significant, with counts of 9, 7, and 15, respectively. Assault offenses represent a substantial portion of violent crime, with a total count of 108 incidents. Sex offenses, while fewer in number with a total count of 15, are categorized into sex offenses (8 incidents) and kidnapping/abduction (7 incidents). Robbery accounts for 19 incidents. The "others" category, totaling 17 incidents, includes counterfeiting/forgery (6 incidents), bribery (1 incident), and fraud offenses (10 incidents). It's important to note that the data includes two entries for "Kidnapping/Abduction" under the "sex_offenses" category, with counts of 6 and 1. These should be combined for accurate analysis, resulting in a total of 7 kidnapping/abduction incidents.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in San Bruno, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for San Bruno, CA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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