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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$515,199

Cost of Crime™ for Bella Vista, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $635 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Bella Vista ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Bella Vista's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bella Vista is 16.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bella Vista Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bella Vista varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 89 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Bella Vista, CA see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bella Vista, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Bella Vista for 2025 is $515,199. This translates to approximately $245 per resident and $635 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Bella Vista. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bella Vista Compared to Other Cities?

Bella Vista, CA:	$245
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bella Vista is $245 per year, which is $219 less than the national average and $246 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bella Vista:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,142 more than in Bella Vista.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $32 less than in Bella Vista

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bella Vista	Cost per Bella Vista Resident
Murder	$94,239	$45
Rape/Sexual Assault	$53,343	$25
Robbery	$48,238	$23
Assault	$84,831	$40
Kidnapping	$17,148	$8
Vehicle Theft	$39,067	$19
Burglary	$44,398	$21
Theft	$90,077	$43
Arson	$9,961	$5
Vandalism	$17,239	$8
Animal Cruelty	$246	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,588	$7
Identity Theft	$1,825	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$515,199	$245

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bella Vista, 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 Bella Vista totals $930,534 ($442 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,445,733 ($687 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 Bella Vista 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 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 Bella Vista’s 2,104 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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Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.404
Robbery	0.7289
Rape	0.4181
Murder	0.0238
Total Violent Crime	2.575 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.267
Vehicle Theft	1.199
Burglary	2.327
Arson	0.1960
Total Property Crime	11.99 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1344
Drug Crimes	0.9373
Vandalism	1.147
Identity Theft	0.1121
Animal Cruelty	0.0158
Total "Other" Rate	2.347 (A+)

Individual Bella Vista Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Obrien, CA	C	D+	D+
Palo Cedro, CA	C+	C+	D+
Whiskeytown, CA	C+	D+	C-
Millville, CA	B+	B	C+
Shasta Lake, CA	C	C-	D
Ingot, CA	B-	C-	C
Redding, CA	C-	C-	D
Oak Run, CA	B-	C	C
Summit City, CA	C+	D	C-
Keswick, CA	B-	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bella Vista is lower 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
Meridian, TX	C	D+	D+
Mesopotamia, OH	C	D	D
Wilmington, VT	D+	C+	C+
Whiting, WI	C-	B	B
West River, MD	A-	B-	B-
Virginia, IL	A-	B	B
Van Horn, TX	F	F	F
Stratford, TX	D-	D-	D-
Stevinson, CA	D+	D-	D-
Sea Isle City, NJ	C	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista, CA average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bella Vista schools on SchoolGrade

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