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

Crime per Capita in Arleta

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

 

Arleta, Pacoima, CA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B-
Other Crime Grade
A-

$19.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Arleta, Pacoima, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,802 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Arleta 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 Arleta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Arleta is 26.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arleta Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arleta varies by area - ranging from 1 in 34 in the southeast areas to 1 in 46 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Arleta, Pacoima, CA see the most incidents - about 235 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 63 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Arleta, Pacoima, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Arleta for 2025 is $19,035,336. This translates to approximately $427 per resident and $1,802 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Arleta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arleta Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Arleta, Pacoima, CA: $427
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: $1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $200
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arleta is $427 per year, which is $37 less than the national average and $64 less than Pacoima's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Arleta:
  • In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,069 more than in Arleta.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $227 less than in Arleta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arleta for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Arleta
Cost per Arleta Resident
Murder
$5.46 million
$122
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.17 million
$26
Robbery
$1.09 million
$24
Assault
$2.09 million
$47
Kidnapping
$314,463
$7
Vehicle Theft
$4.20 million
$94
Burglary
$664,357
$15
Theft
$2.54 million
$57
Arson
$172,985
$4
Vandalism
$678,964
$15
Animal Cruelty
$3,796
$0
Drug Crimes
$588,628
$13
Identity Theft
$59,165
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$19,035,336
$427

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arleta, Pacoima, 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 Arleta totals $42,875,770 ($961 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $61,911,106 ($1,388 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 Arleta 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 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 Arleta’s 44,596 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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Arleta 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 Arleta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.632
Robbery
0.7762
Rape
0.4329
Murder
0.0651
Total Violent Crime
2.906 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.01
Vehicle Theft
6.088
Burglary
1.642
Arson
0.1606
Total Property Crime
18.90 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1163
Drug Crimes
1.784
Vandalism
2.131
Identity Theft
0.1714
Animal Cruelty
0.0115
Total "Other" Rate
4.215 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Arleta is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Arleta.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B-
B
B+
B
B-
B-
C+
C+
C+
C
C
C
C
D+
A
A-
A-
C-
C
D
C+
C
C
C+
C-
C
B
B-
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Arleta 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
A-
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
B
B-
B-
A-
C+
C+
B+
B
B
C
D+
D+
F
F
F
C-
D+
D+
B+
C+
C+
B-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Arleta 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 Arleta, Pacoima, CA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Arleta schools on SchoolGrade

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