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25 Most Dangerous Cities in California

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20. Clearlake
> Violent crimes in 2020: 831.8 per 100,000 (127 total)
> Property crimes in 2020: 2,502 per 100,000 (382 total)
> Median household income: $31,551
> Poverty rate: 7.2%
> Population: 15,268

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19. Willits
> Violent crimes in 2020: 839 per 100,000 (41 total)
> Property crimes in 2020: 1,923.5 per 100,000 (94 total)
> Median household income: $35,204
> Poverty rate: 15.1%
> Population: 4,887

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18. Emeryville
> Violent crimes in 2020: 867.9 per 100,000 (107 total)
> Property crimes in 2020: 11,753.7 per 100,000 (1,449 total)
> Median household income: $102,725
> Poverty rate: 2.8%
> Population: 12,328

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17. Victorville
> Violent crimes in 2020: 880.7 per 100,000 (1,084 total)
> Property crimes in 2020: 1,590.8 per 100,000 (1,958 total)
> Median household income: $53,957
> Poverty rate: 4%
> Population: 123,085

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16. Susanville
> Violent crimes in 2020: 949.8 per 100,000 (140 total)
> Property crimes in 2020: 1,417.9 per 100,000 (209 total)
> Median household income: $52,488
> Poverty rate: 5.1%
> Population: 14,740

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