San Luis Obispo County, located on the Central Coast of California, has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 18.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in San Luis Obispo County is 39.3, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. These statistics suggest that the county has a relatively safe and secure environment compared to other areas in the United States. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how small, can have a significant impact on individuals and the community. Thus, it is crucial for law enforcement agencies and community members to continue working together to maintain the low crime rates in San Luis Obispo County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
San Luis Obispo County violent crime is 18.6. (The US average is 22.7)
San Luis Obispo County property crime is 39.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of San Luis Obispo, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Santa Maria, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Santa Maria, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.