The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	A-

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$2.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,993 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Arroyo Viejo 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 Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Arroyo Viejo ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of neighborhoods but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Arroyo Viejo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Arroyo Viejo is 32.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arroyo Viejo Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arroyo Viejo varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the northeast areas to 1 in 34 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Arroyo Viejo for 2025 is $2,889,210. This translates to approximately $630 per resident and $1,993 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Arroyo Viejo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arroyo Viejo Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA:	$630
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA:	$1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir:	$200
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arroyo Viejo is $630 per year, which is $166 more than the national average and $139 more than Oakland's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Arroyo Viejo:

In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $866 more than in Arroyo Viejo.
In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $430 less than in Arroyo Viejo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arroyo Viejo for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Arroyo Viejo	Cost per Arroyo Viejo Resident
Murder	$903,498	$197
Rape/Sexual Assault	$150,792	$33
Robbery	$305,725	$67
Assault	$485,951	$106
Kidnapping	$33,861	$7
Vehicle Theft	$400,709	$87
Burglary	$164,225	$36
Theft	$258,635	$56
Arson	$23,584	$5
Vandalism	$100,205	$22
Animal Cruelty	$402	$0
Drug Crimes	$48,664	$11
Identity Theft	$12,959	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$2,889,210	$630

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, 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 Arroyo Viejo totals $7,006,556 ($1,527 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,895,765 ($2,157 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 Arroyo Viejo 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 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 Arroyo Viejo’s 4,588 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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Arroyo Viejo 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 Arroyo Viejo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.688
Robbery	2.118
Rape	0.5421
Murder	0.1048
Total Violent Crime	6.453 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.88
Vehicle Theft	5.640
Burglary	3.946
Arson	0.2129
Total Property Crime	20.68 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1217
Drug Crimes	1.434
Vandalism	3.057
Identity Theft	0.3649
Animal Cruelty	0.0118
Total "Other" Rate	4.990 (A-)

Individual Arroyo Viejo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fitchburg, Oakland, CA	B-	C-	C+
Webster, Oakland, CA	C+	D+	C+
Eastmont, Oakland, CA	C+	D+	C+
Highland, Oakland, CA	B-	D+	B-
Coliseum, Oakland, CA	B	D+	B
Castlemont, Oakland, CA	B-	D+	B-
Cox, Oakland, CA	B+	C-	B+
Seminary, Oakland, CA	C+	D+	C+
Elmhurst Park, Oakland, CA	B-	C-	B-
Millsmont, Oakland, CA	B	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Arroyo Viejo is similar 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
Alamance Hills, Burlington, NC	D+	D+	D+
Rockfish, Raeford, NC	A	B+	B+
Longbrook Estates, Bessemer, AL	C-	D-	D-
Huffman, Birmingham, AL	C-	D+	D+
Brighton Historic District, Zanesville, OH	B	B	B
Mount Carmel, Wyandotte, MI	B-	C	C
Millside Heights, Riverside, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Madison Park, Seattle, WA	D	B+	B+
Lower Village District, Claremont, NH	C+	A-	A-
Yorkville, Pottsville, PA	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Arroyo Viejo 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 Arroyo Viejo, Oakland, CA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Arroyo Viejo schools on SchoolGrade

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