Siskiyou County Crime & Safety
Siskiyou County, California
FBI UCRSafety Score
15/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
2413.3
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
726.5
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1686.8
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
15/100
Higher = safer
State avg 20/100
State Safety Rank
#35
of 58 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Siskiyou County, California
Siskiyou Meets National Standards
Siskiyou County’s total crime rate of 2,413.3 per 100K sits just above the national average of 2,385.5. Despite this, the county maintains a respectable safety score of 96.2.
Consistent with State Safety
The county matches the California state average safety score of 96.3 almost perfectly at 96.2. Its public safety profile is standard for a rural northern county with several small municipalities.
Regional Safety in the North
Siskiyou faces higher violent crime rates than neighbors like Shasta, though property crime remains moderate. The county's vast geography creates a unique safety landscape compared to its southern peers.
High Violent Crime, Lower Theft
The violent crime rate of 726.5 per 100K is nearly double the national average of 369.8. Conversely, the property crime rate of 1,686.8 is lower than both state and national figures.
Reinforcing Your Home Entryways
With violent crime rates higher than the national average, strengthening entry points is a smart move. Motion-activated lighting and sturdy locks provide essential protection for Siskiyou homeowners.
Crime Advisory: Siskiyou County
Safety Verdict
Siskiyou County has a safety score of 15/100, indicating a higher crime area with elevated overall crime (2413.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 726.5 per 100K and property crime at 1686.8 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 16 law enforcement agencies in Siskiyou County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of California, total crime is 2% above the California average and its safety score is 5 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.