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

Crime per Capita in American Canyon

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

 

American Canyon, CA Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D
Other Crime Grade
A-

$13.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for American Canyon, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,869 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in American Canyon 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 American Canyon, CA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. American Canyon ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to American Canyon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in American Canyon is 30.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. American Canyon Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in American Canyon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of American Canyon, CA see the most incidents - about 173 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 25 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in American Canyon, CA

The total projected cost of crime in American Canyon for 2025 is $12,996,941. This translates to approximately $502 per resident and $1,869 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in American Canyon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in American Canyon Compared to Other Cities?

American Canyon, CA: $502
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in American Canyon is $502 per year, which is $38 more than the national average and $11 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to American Canyon:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $885 more than in American Canyon.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $289 less than in American Canyon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of American Canyon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to American Canyon
Cost per American Canyon Resident
Murder
$2.89 million
$111
Rape/Sexual Assault
$773,379
$30
Robbery
$841,716
$33
Assault
$2.45 million
$95
Kidnapping
$297,336
$11
Vehicle Theft
$2.42 million
$94
Burglary
$1.00 million
$39
Theft
$1.43 million
$55
Arson
$156,487
$6
Vandalism
$309,355
$12
Animal Cruelty
$2,574
$0
Drug Crimes
$379,350
$15
Identity Theft
$41,101
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$12,996,941
$502

The Intangible Cost of Crime in American Canyon, 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 American Canyon totals $23,927,011 ($924 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $36,923,952 ($1,426 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 American Canyon 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 north part of the city 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 American Canyon’s 25,898 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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American Canyon 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 American Canyon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.292
Robbery
1.033
Rape
0.4925
Murder
0.0593
Total Violent Crime
4.877 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.70
Vehicle Theft
6.038
Burglary
4.276
Arson
0.2502
Total Property Crime
21.26 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1894
Drug Crimes
1.980
Vandalism
1.672
Identity Theft
0.2050
Animal Cruelty
0.0134
Total "Other" Rate
4.060 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in American Canyon is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to American Canyon.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

American Canyon is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, American Canyon is as safe as the California state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in American Canyon, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See American Canyon schools on SchoolGrade

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