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Is San Francisco or Walnut Creek Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Walnut Creek is safer than San Francisco (Safety Score 17/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 3,181 per 100,000 versus 4,526 for San Francisco — 30% lower. San Francisco has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Walnut Creek has a 100% lower rate.
Note: San Francisco is 11.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than San Francisco, CA?
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Walnut Creek — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | San Francisco | Walnut Creek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,525.6 | 3,181.3 | +1,344.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 596.5 | 283.4 | +313.1 |
| Murder Rate | 4.4 | 0.0 | +4.4 |
| Rape Rate | 34.9 | 24.7 | +10.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 267.2 | 85.8 | +181.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 290.1 | 170.0 | +120.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,929.1 | 2,897.9 | +1,031.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 637.5 | 389.5 | +248.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,618.9 | 2,257.0 | +361.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 672.7 | 251.4 | +421.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from San Francisco, CA to Walnut Creek, CA?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Francisco or Walnut Creek safer?
Walnut Creek is safer with a total crime rate of 3,181 per 100K vs 4,526 for San Francisco — a 30% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
San Francisco has a violent crime rate of 596.5 per 100K while Walnut Creek has 283.4. Walnut Creek has lower violent crime.
About San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, a vibrant Northern California port city renowned for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, spans a hilly peninsula. Home to a diverse population of nearly 850,000, it was a pivotal center of the counterculture movement in the 1960s. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 802,856, San Francisco has a total crime rate of 4,525.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, a Contra Costa County city, developed around the historic Shadelands Ranch. Situated at the convergence of three highways, it's a bustling suburban hub with a median age of 47. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 68,808, Walnut Creek has a total crime rate of 3,181.3 per 100,000 residents.