The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 96119, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 96119

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 96119.

 

96119, CA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
D

$54,223

Cost of Crime™ for 96119, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $3,339 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 96119 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 96119, CA Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 96119 ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of zip codes but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to 96119's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 96119 is 88.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 96119 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 96119 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the west areas to 1 in 13 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 96119, CA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 96119, CA

The total projected cost of crime in 96119 for 2025 is $54,223. This translates to approximately $1,427 per resident and $3,339 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.8% of the median household income in 96119. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 96119 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

96119, CA: $1427
95240, CA: $1492
95120, CA: $187
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 96119 is $1,427 per year, which is $963 more than the national average and $936 more than California's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 96119:
  • In 95240, CA, crime costs $1,492 per person, which is $65 more than in 96119.
  • In 95120, CA, crime costs $187 per person, which is $1,240 less than in 96119

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 96119 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 96119
Cost per 96119 Resident
Murder
$4,814
$127
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1,309
$34
Robbery
$2,053
$54
Assault
$27,895
$734
Kidnapping
$727
$19
Vehicle Theft
$329
$9
Burglary
$9,581
$252
Theft
$3,692
$97
Arson
$243
$6
Vandalism
$2,355
$62
Animal Cruelty
$8
$0
Drug Crimes
$914
$24
Identity Theft
$303
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$54,223
$1,427

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 96119, CA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 96119 totals $46,475 ($1,223 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $100,698 ($2,650 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 96119 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 96119’s 38 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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96119 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 96119 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
25.56
Robbery
1.718
Rape
0.5683
Murder
0.0674
Total Violent Crime
27.91 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.76
Vehicle Theft
0.5589
Burglary
27.80
Arson
0.2648
Total Property Crime
47.38 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3153
Drug Crimes
3.250
Vandalism
8.673
Identity Theft
1.031
Animal Cruelty
0.0299
Total "Other" Rate
13.30 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 96119 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 96119.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
D+
D+
D
C
D+
C-
D+
C-
D
C-
D
D+
D+
D
D-
C
D+
D+
C-
C+
D
C-
D
D
D-
D-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

96119 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
B
B
A+
B-
B-
D-
D+
D+
B
C+
C+
F
F
F
B
B-
B-
D
C
C
D
C
C
D-
D+
D+
D
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, 96119 is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 96119, CA average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 96119 schools on SchoolGrade

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