San Luis Obispo, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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San Luis Obispo, CA has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (65.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 478 incidents suggests San Luis Obispo maintains good community safety standards.
San Luis Obispo demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US0668154, a total of 478 crimes were reported. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 302 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 102 incidents. Within property crime, "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" is the most common subcategory with 51 incidents, followed by "Stolen Property Offenses" with 20 incidents, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 16 incidents, "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" with 11 incidents, and "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 4 incidents. "Other" crimes account for 47 incidents, primarily "Fraud Offenses" (44 incidents) and a smaller number of "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (3 incidents). Sex offenses are relatively less frequent, with 18 incidents. These include "Kidnapping/Abduction" (8 incidents), "Sex Offenses" (6 incidents), "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (2 incidents), and another instance of "Kidnapping/Abduction" (2 incidents). Robbery is even less common, with 8 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Homicide is the least frequent crime category, with only 1 reported incident of "Homicide Offenses." To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US0668154 are required to determine the population and median income. Once the population is known, the crime rate per 100k can be calculated by dividing the total crime count (478) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The violent crime rate can be calculated by summing the incidents of homicide, assault, sex offenses, and robbery (1 + 302 + 18 + 8 = 329) and then dividing by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The property crime rate can be calculated by dividing the total property crime incidents (102) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The safety score and grade would typically be derived from a combination of these crime rates and potentially other factors, such as community policing efforts or socioeconomic indicators. Crime map data and zip codes data are not included in the provided JSON and would need to be obtained from external sources.
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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.
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