A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Santa Barbara using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.
Selected property offense rate18.32
per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population86,849Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses1,591NIBRS offense records
TrendIncreasing2022,2023,2024
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Santa Barbara reported 18.32 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024
That rate is #117 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 92.8% from 2022 to 2024.
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Is Santa Barbara, CA safe?
This page cannot tell you whether Santa Barbara is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 18.32 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.
What property crime category is largest in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara compare with other validated CA city candidates?
Among 294 validated CA city candidates, Santa Barbara ranks #117 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 15.51 per 1,000 residents.
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