Assault per Capita in North Los Altos
The map below shows assault per 1,000 North Los Altos residents.
Safest
Highest crime
Colorblind friendly
off
C
Overall Crime Grade™
B |
|
D+ |
|
Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
Fact
A crime occurs every 17 hours 7 minutes (on average) in North Los Altos.
300%
Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system.
Best Home Security Systems in North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
Crime Grade's assault map shows the safest places in North Los Altos in green. The most dangerous areas in North Los Altos are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA Safe?
The B+ grade means the rate of assault is lower than the average US neighborhood. North Los Altos is in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning 24% of neighborhoods are safer and 76% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to North Los Altos's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.
The rate of assault in North Los Altos is 1.614 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in North Los Altos generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of assault in North Los Altos may be as high as 1 in 361 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 1,392 in the south part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the assault map, however, because comparing rates for assault or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA: about 10 per year. The south part of North Los Altos has fewer cases of assault with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Assault Maps
When looking at the assault map for North Los Altos, remember that the rate of assault per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the northeast part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the assault rate map do not always indicate danger for North Los Altos residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which North Los Altos has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which North Los Altos has 9, have the same problem. Of North Los Altos’s 12,413 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA at ISP Reports.North Los Altos Crime Breakdown
The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All assault rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Los Altos residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.614 |
Robbery |
1.361 |
Rape |
0.5496 |
Murder |
0.0552 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.580 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
23.42 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.421 |
Burglary |
3.866 |
Arson |
0.2540 |
Total Property Crime |
31.96 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1420 |
Drug Crimes |
2.501 |
Vandalism |
2.544 |
Identity Theft |
0.4363 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0263 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.649 (B+) |
Individual North Los Altos Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of assault in North Los Altos is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to North Los Altos.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Assault Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B- | B | C- | B+ | |
B+ | B+ | B | B+ | |
B- | B | C+ | B | |
B+ | A- | B- | A- | |
D- | C | F | C+ | |
C+ | B+ | C- | A- | |
B- | B- | C+ | B | |
A | B+ | B+ | A- | |
C+ | A- | D+ | A- | |
B- | B+ | C | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
North Los Altos is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for assault. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Assault Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A | B+ | |
B | C+ | C+ | C | |
D | D- | D- | D- | |
B+ | C- | C- | C- | |
D- | C | C | C | |
F | F | F | F | |
C | D | D | D+ | |
C- | D | D | D | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | B+ | B+ | B |
Considering only the assault rate, North Los Altos is safer than the California state average and safer than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See North Los Altos schools on SchoolGrade
About the Data
CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.
Crime By Zip Code Download
Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.
Download CSV
Home Security
A crime occurs on average every 17 hours 7 minutes in North Los Altos. Want to protect your home?
Home Security Companies in North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.