Humboldt County Crime & Safety

Humboldt County, California

Safety Score

10/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

2751.8

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

468.7

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

2283.1

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

10/100

Higher = safer

State avg 20/100

State Safety Rank

#45

of 58 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Humboldt County, California

Humboldt Trails National Safety Standards

Humboldt County maintains a safety score of 95.7, which is slightly lower than desired. Its total crime rate of 2,751.8 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 2,385.5.

Humboldt Below State Safety Average

The county falls just short of California's average safety score of 96.3. Law enforcement agencies across twelve different jurisdictions coordinate to manage these statistics.

Humboldt's Place Among Regional Peers

Humboldt’s crime rate is higher than Imperial County’s 2,043.7, though lower than Kern’s 4,050.8. It sits in a middle ground for public safety within the state.

The Dominance of Property Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,283.1, which is over four times the violent crime rate of 468.7. Theft and burglary are the primary safety concerns for local residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Humboldt County, CA?

Humboldt County has a total crime rate of 2751.8 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (468.7 per 100K) and property crimes (2283.1 per 100K).

Is Humboldt County, CA safe?

Humboldt County has a safety score of 10/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #45 out of 58 counties in California for safety (1 = safest).

How does Humboldt County crime compare to the California average?

The county falls just short of California's average safety score of 96.3. Law enforcement agencies across twelve different jurisdictions coordinate to manage these statistics.

What types of crime are most common in Humboldt County?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,283.1, which is over four times the violent crime rate of 468.7. Theft and burglary are the primary safety concerns for local residents.

How is crime data measured and reported for Humboldt County?

Crime data for Humboldt County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Humboldt County?

Humboldt County has a safety score of 10/100, which is below the California average of 20/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.