Crime per Capita in Alma
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Alma.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$1.15 million
Cost of Crime™ for Alma, San Jose, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,178 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Alma 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 Alma, San Jose, CA Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Alma ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of neighborhoods but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Alma's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Alma is 26.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Alma Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Alma varies by area - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northeast areas to 1 in 41 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Alma, San Jose, CA see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Alma, San Jose, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Alma for 2025 is $1,147,756. This translates to approximately $376 per resident and $1,178 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Alma. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Alma Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Alma, San Jose, CA: | $376 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Alma is $376 per year, which is $89 less than the national average and $115 less than San Jose's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Alma:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,120 more than in Alma.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $176 less than in Alma
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Alma for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Alma |
Cost per Alma Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$69,173 |
$23 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$102,526 |
$34 |
Robbery |
$119,135 |
$39 |
Assault |
$293,324 |
$96 |
Kidnapping |
$24,970 |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$226,396 |
$74 |
Burglary |
$71,792 |
$23 |
Theft |
$164,615 |
$54 |
Arson |
$12,788 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$32,574 |
$11 |
Animal Cruelty |
$311 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$22,551 |
$7 |
Identity Theft |
$7,602 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,147,756 |
$376 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Alma, San Jose, 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 Alma totals $1,098,981 ($360 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,246,737 ($735 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 Alma 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 northeast part of the neighborhood has more 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 Alma’s 3,056 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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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 Alma residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.342 |
Robbery |
1.239 |
Rape |
0.5533 |
Murder |
0.0120 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.147 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
10.40 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.784 |
Burglary |
2.590 |
Arson |
0.1733 |
Total Property Crime |
17.95 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1348 |
Drug Crimes |
0.9976 |
Vandalism |
1.492 |
Identity Theft |
0.3214 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0138 |
Total "Other" Rate |
2.960 (A) |
Individual Alma Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Alma is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Alma.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | C | B+ | |
A | B- | A- | |
A+ | B | A | |
C+ | D | C | |
D | D | D- | |
B+ | C- | B | |
A | B- | A- | |
A+ | B+ | A | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | B | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Alma is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | B- | B- | |
B- | A- | A- | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
B- | C | C | |
F | F | F | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
B | C | C | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Alma 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 Alma, San Jose, CA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Alma schools on SchoolGrade
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