Santa Ynez, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

A+

68%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Santa Ynez crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Santa Ynez crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Santa Ynez crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Santa Ynez crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Santa Ynez_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	736 (estimate)	2,834	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.0	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	132 (estimate)	508	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	347.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	512.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	604 (estimate)	2,326	1,917

Santa Ynez crime map

The Santa Ynez crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Santa Ynez as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Santa Ynez crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Santa Ynez crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

New Real Estate Listings in Santa Ynez Area

For Sale For Rent

Search Homes for Sale in Santa Ynez, CA

Compare Santa Ynez, CA Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Santa Ynez crime rates are 68% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Santa Ynez are 64% lower than the national average
In Santa Ynez you have a 1 in 136 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Santa Ynez is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Santa Ynez has not changed

Santa Ynez, CA Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Santa Ynez

See all the best places to live around Santa Ynez

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Santa Ynez poll results

The best places in California

Here are the best places to live in California

Most Dangerous Cities In The US

Safest Cities In The US

Check out the 10 most dangerous cities in California

Daily Crime In Santa Ynez (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Santa Ynez (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Santa Ynez

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Santa Ynez is 1 in 758

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Santa Ynez is 1 in 166

The chance of being a victim of crime in Santa Ynez is 1 in 136

Year Over Year Crime In Santa Ynez (per 100,000 people)

Santa Ynez police department

Item	Santa Ynez	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Los Alamos, CA	1,275	105	481	586
Solvang, CA	5,644	84	861	946
Ballard, CA	764	205	940	1,145
Los Olivos, CA	838	205	940	1,145
Buellton, CA	5,276	59	1,399	1,458
Goleta, CA	32,142	173	1,459	1,633
Santa Ynez, CA	4,728	132	604	736

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rocky Mount, VA	4,727	81	6,279	6,360
Hebbronville, TX	4,730	385	2,123	2,508
Cheboygan, MI	4,725	412	1,214	1,626
Jackson, AL	4,731	1,086	3,547	4,633
Bloomfield, WI	4,725	202	849	1,051
Santa Ynez, CA	4,728	132	604	736

Source: The Santa Ynez, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.