It's no secret that the amount of crime has shot up in the past year in California, especially in Los Angeles. Things have gotten so bad that according to Safewise, California ranks third in the nation for concern over gun violence.
When I moved to Los Angeles, Safety was a big concern for me. I moved here knowing absolutely no one, knew I would be working super late hours, therefore I wanted to live in an area that was safe. If safety is a big thing for you and you family as well, check out this list of the safest cities in California.
Factors that go into determining how safe or unsafe a city is in based on violent crime in the area, package theft, property crime, and gun violence. According to Safewise, Rancho Santa Margarita is the safest southern Californian city. Located in Orange County, it has one of the least violent crime rates in the whole state. The only city that tops Rancho Santa Margarita is Danville.
Here is the complete list of the top safest cities in California: