Are Cities Safe in California?
Cities in California average a MoveScore safety sub-score of 60/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data across 40 tracked cities. The safest tracked city is Modesto (safety 82/100, MoveScore 62). By composite MoveScore, the top-ranked California city is Chula Vista (grade A, 80/100).
California Safety Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracked Cities | 78 |
| State-Average MoveScore | 62/100 |
| Average Safety Score (FBI) | 60/100 |
| Safest Tracked City | Modesto |
Sources: FBI UCR
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Safety scores are normalized from FBI UCR violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.