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Is Sacramento safe? 🇺🇸
United States · Safety report last updated
As of October 2026, Sacramento scores 72/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes. Sacramento is generally safe for visitors who take standard urban precautions, particularly in tourist-heavy areas. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (moderate risk). The U.S. State Department rates it Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution).
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Sacramento 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 13 October 2026
72
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime64/100FairCrime index 49.4 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment65/100FairMostly positive
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health77Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-10T19:41:02.6992267-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Fair
Mugging & robbery risk
Moderate risk
62
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
60 / 100 (Mostly positive)
60
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
525k residents
75
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
ModerateMugging and armed robbery are not elevated concerns but can occur in higher-risk neighborhoods like Del Paso Heights and near transit hubs.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching occur especially in Old Sacramento, Downtown, and around large events or festivals—stay alert in crowds.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Moderate
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
65/100
Reported feel60Mostly positive
Robbery risk62Moderate risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Feeling safe walking alone at night is reported at 41/100, while daytime safety feels stronger at 72/100, indicating visitors feel reasonably secure during daylight hours but more cautious after dark.
Yes. Sacramento is generally safe for visitors who take standard urban precautions, particularly in tourist-heavy areas.
Sacramento presents a moderate risk environment with property crime rates 51% above the national average, while violent crime remains a lesser concern for tourists. The city's safety varies significantly by neighborhood, with upscale areas like Natomas Creek being very safe and areas like Del Paso Heights requiring extra caution. Visitors should remain vigilant, especially at night and in crowded places.
Recent developments
- Aug 2026Three Sacramento men found guilty of Southern California kidnapping and robbery— FOX40
- Sep 2026A major Midtown Sacramento retailer closed shop, with neighboring businesses citing crime as a contributing factor— CBS News
- Jul 2026Law enforcement kept thousands of visitors safe at the California State Fair through increased presence and planning— FOX40
Common scams
- surprise taxi detours
- fake gifts
- helpful strangers with ulterior motives
Full briefing
Sacramento sees its highest foot traffic in Midtown and around the California State Capitol, where visitors generally report feeling safe during the day. Property crime, especially vehicle theft, remains a persistent issue across the city, running 51% above the national average according to recent safety guides. While violent crime is not a primary concern for tourists, opportunistic theft can occur in certain neighborhoods, particularly after dark. The California State Fair in July demonstrated effective safety management with visible law enforcement presence ensuring visitor security. Pickpocketing is noted as a moderate risk in crowded tourist zones like Old Sacramento and during festivals, warranting extra vigilance with personal belongings. Visitors are advised to secure vehicles, avoid leaving valuables visible, and stick to well-lit, populated areas at night. Neighborhoods such as Natomas Creek offer very low crime rates, while areas like Del Paso Heights require increased caution. Standard urban precautions and awareness of surroundings will significantly enhance safety for travelers in Sacramento.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 8 Sacramento districts for visitors: 4 safer, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Sacramento safety map.
Del Paso HeightsavoidHigher rates of property and violent crime; exercise increased caution, especially after dark.
DowntowncautionBusy during day with events; pickpocketing risk increases in crowds, especially around festivals and Old Sacramento.
North SacramentocautionMixed-use area with occasional theft and assault reports; stay alert in commercial zones and avoid poorly lit streets at night.
South SacramentocautionHigher property crime rates, including vehicle theft; avoid leaving valuables in cars and remain vigilant in retail areas.
MidtownsaferWell-patrolled, high foot traffic around Capitol and restaurants; standard precautions advised at night.
East SacramentosaferTree-lined residential area with low crime; popular for families and joggers along the river trail.
Land ParksaferHome to William Land Park and the zoo; generally safe with regular police presence; avoid isolated park areas after dark.
NatomassaferSuburban area with low crime rates; popular for families; standard precautions for vehicle security advised.
07 · After Dark
Is Sacramento safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Mugging and armed robbery are not elevated concerns but can occur in higher-risk neighborhoods like Del Paso Heights and near transit hubs.
After dark, be most careful around Del Paso Heights, Downtown, North Sacramento, South Sacramento. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Sacramento safety FAQ (2026)
Is Sacramento safe right now (2026)?
Yes. Sacramento is generally safe for visitors who take standard urban precautions, particularly in tourist-heavy areas. Sacramento presents a moderate risk environment with property crime rates 51% above the national average, while violent crime remains a lesser concern for tourists. The city's safety varies significantly by neighborhood, with upscale areas like Natomas Creek being very safe and areas like Del Paso Heights requiring extra caution. Visitors should remain vigilant, especially at night and in crowded places. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Sacramento safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Sacramento report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Sacramento should tourists avoid?
Field research flags Del Paso Heights as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Sacramento (2026)?
- surprise taxi detours
- fake gifts
- helpful strangers with ulterior motives
How does Sacramento compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Sacramento ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 72/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this sacramento safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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