Located in the northern part of California, Butte County has a relatively high rate of crime compared to the rest of the country. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Butte County is 32.4, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes offenses such as murder, assault, and robbery. The property crime rate in Butte County is also above the national average at 48.1, which includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. This may be due to a variety of factors such as a high population density, economic disparities, and substance abuse issues. However, local law enforcement and community organizations are working together to address these issues and improve safety in Butte County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Butte County violent crime is 32.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Butte County property crime is 48.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Butte, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Yuba City, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Yuba City, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.