Is Euclid or Petaluma Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Petaluma is safer than Euclid (Safety Score 58/100 vs 58/100), with a total crime rate of 1,445 per 100,000 versus 1,453 for Euclid — 1% lower. Euclid has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Petaluma has a 100% lower rate.
Euclid — 5-Year Trend
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Petaluma — 5-Year Trend
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Euclid, OH
Petaluma, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Euclid | Petaluma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,453.0 | 1,444.6 | +8.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 218.0 | 271.8 | -53.9 |
| Murder Rate | 14.5 | 0.0 | +14.5 |
| Rape Rate | 41.5 | 44.5 | -2.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 58.1 | 44.5 | +13.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 103.8 | 182.9 | -79.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,235.1 | 1,172.8 | +62.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 101.7 | 95.7 | +6.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 840.7 | 976.2 | -135.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 292.7 | 100.9 | +191.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Euclid or Petaluma safer?
Petaluma is safer with a total crime rate of 1,445 per 100K vs 1,453 for Euclid — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Euclid has a violent crime rate of 218.0 per 100K while Petaluma has 271.8. Euclid has lower violent crime.
About Euclid, OH
Euclid, Ohio, a diverse suburb along Lake Erie, was once home to the massive Euclid General Motors plant. This northern Cuyahoga County city offers waterfront parks and tree-lined streets for its over 49,000 residents. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 48,176, Euclid has a total crime rate of 1,453.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Petaluma, CA
Nestled in Sonoma County, Petaluma is a historic dairy town known for its well-preserved iron-front buildings and a population of around 60,000. It straddles the Petaluma River, flowing into San Pablo Bay. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 58,493, Petaluma has a total crime rate of 1,444.6 per 100,000 residents.