Is Arcata Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Arcata
Safety rating
Women living in Arcata consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Arcata consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Arcata?
Carissa
It's safe, I'd recommend being mainly around Old Town Eureka or Arcata. I feel like both are walkable, but the parts of Arcata that are neighborhoods are safer than most of the places outside of Old Town Eureka. Definitely rent a car or take a taxi. There's a lot to see, and that needs a car to get to.
Posted: April 23, 2025
Anna
Arcata is pretty safe. It’s a sleepy stoner town with the worst crimes being car break ins for the most part. Eureka is a little sketchier but again it’s nothing compared to a big city. Sexual violence is around but not really random. More in personal contexts
Posted: December 25, 2024Arcata is a small walkable college town with many young folks and travelers passing thru. Also a close knit community. I feel it is very welcoming and safe! There are well lit streets and the community members are always ready to help if you need anything.
Posted: June 27, 2024Meet locals in Arcata
Anne
About Me
Hello! I work as a journalist and love traveling. I am originally from LA and moved to Humboldt County for work. I'm new to traveling so much as I finally can afford it, so I love advice and support!
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Carissa
About Me
Hi, I'm Carissa, I'm 32, and my pronouns are she/her. I love to travel and see less of the touristy things. Although I'm really big on history, architecture, learning how things are made, and food when it comes to travel. I have two cute Yorkies (hypoallergenic) at home that I love dearly, but I am allergic to animal dander. I tend to be on the quieter side, but I love getting to hear other people's stories and try to learn as much as I can wherever I go. I value meeting people, dancing, laughing, eating new things and enjoying magical moments that travel has to offer. I love talking about physical and mental health, food from both historical and socio-economic perspectives, cultural norms, and family systems. You could also find me talking about dance, movies, music, art and fashion. I love it all.
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