Located in the upscale city of Walnut Creek, CA, the crime rate in the zip code 94596 is relatively low compared to the national average. However, the latest data shows that the violent crime rate in this area is slightly higher at 26.8 compared to the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Despite the relatively safe reputation of this California city, it is important to note that the property crime rate in 94596 is also higher at 39.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, larceny, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Although Walnut Creek may still be considered a safe place to live, residents should remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to ensure their safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Walnut Creek (zip 94596) violent crime is 26.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Walnut Creek (zip 94596) property crime is 39.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Walnut Creek, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lafayette, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lafayette, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.