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

Crime per Capita in Arcadia

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

 

Arcadia, CA Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
D
Other Crime Grade
B+

$27.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Arcadia, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,241 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Arcadia ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Arcadia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Arcadia is 29.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arcadia Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arcadia varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Arcadia, CA see the most incidents - about 566 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 64 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Arcadia, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Arcadia for 2025 is $27,926,777. This translates to approximately $428 per resident and $1,241 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Arcadia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arcadia Compared to Other Cities?

Arcadia, CA: $428
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arcadia is $428 per year, which is $36 less than the national average and $63 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Arcadia:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $960 more than in Arcadia.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $215 less than in Arcadia

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arcadia for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Arcadia
Cost per Arcadia Resident
Murder
$3.73 million
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.03 million
$31
Robbery
$2.09 million
$32
Assault
$4.72 million
$72
Kidnapping
$449,220
$7
Vehicle Theft
$6.96 million
$107
Burglary
$1.72 million
$26
Theft
$3.38 million
$52
Arson
$419,446
$6
Vandalism
$1.23 million
$19
Animal Cruelty
$7,937
$0
Drug Crimes
$1.06 million
$16
Identity Theft
$147,986
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$27,926,777
$428

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia totals $36,862,436 ($565 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $64,789,213 ($992 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 Arcadia 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 west 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, of which Arcadia has 13, have the same problem. Of Arcadia’s 65,281 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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Arcadia 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 Arcadia residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.519
Robbery
1.016
Rape
0.5125
Murder
0.0304
Total Violent Crime
4.078 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.989
Vehicle Theft
6.881
Burglary
2.901
Arson
0.2661
Total Property Crime
20.04 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1135
Drug Crimes
2.197
Vandalism
2.632
Identity Theft
0.2929
Animal Cruelty
0.0164
Total "Other" Rate
5.252 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Arcadia is similar 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
D
D-
D-
B+
A-
A-
B+
B
B
C-
C
C
D-
C-
C-
B+
C-
C-
D+
B+
B+
C-
D
D
D
D+
D+
C+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Arcadia 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 Arcadia, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Arcadia schools on SchoolGrade

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