How safe do you feel in your city? The crime rate in Santa Clarita, California is well below the US average with 0.32 robberies reported per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.73. The assault rate in the city is also well below the national average, with 0.79 cases of assault per 1,000 residents compared to a national average of 2.78 cases per 1000 inhabitants.