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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$160,640

Cost of Crime™ for Big Bar, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,767 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Big Bar ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Big Bar's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Big Bar is 54.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Big Bar Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Big Bar varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Big Bar, CA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Big Bar, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Big Bar for 2025 is $160,640. This translates to approximately $692 per resident and $2,767 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Big Bar. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Big Bar Compared to Other Cities?

Big Bar, CA:	$692
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Big Bar is $692 per year, which is $228 more than the national average and $202 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Big Bar:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $695 more than in Big Bar.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $479 less than in Big Bar

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Big Bar	Cost per Big Bar Resident
Murder	$37,378	$161
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,631	$29
Robbery	$17,212	$74
Assault	$22,493	$97
Kidnapping	$2,381	$10
Vehicle Theft	$9,569	$41
Burglary	$13,719	$59
Theft	$38,219	$165
Arson	$1,353	$6
Vandalism	$5,773	$25
Animal Cruelty	$67	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,586	$24
Identity Theft	$258	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$160,640	$692

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Big Bar, 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 Big Bar totals $295,226 ($1,273 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $455,866 ($1,965 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 Big Bar 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 city has few 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 Big Bar’s 232 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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Big Bar 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 Big Bar residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.376
Robbery	2.359
Rape	0.4714
Murder	0.0857
Total Violent Crime	6.292 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	31.81
Vehicle Theft	2.664
Burglary	6.520
Arson	0.2416
Total Property Crime	41.23 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1693
Drug Crimes	3.255
Vandalism	3.483
Identity Theft	0.1435
Animal Cruelty	0.0391
Total "Other" Rate	7.090 (B-)

Individual Big Bar Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hyampom, CA	D	D-	D-
Denny, CA	F	D-	F
Junction City, CA	F	D-	F
Burnt Ranch, CA	D	D-	D-
Hayfork, CA	D	D-	D-
Weaverville, CA	F	F	F
Salyer, CA	C	F	C
Douglas City, CA	C-	D-	D+
Peanut, CA	D	D-	D-
Willow Creek, CA	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Big Bar 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
Mina, NV	D-	D-	D-
Scottsville, KS	D	D	D
Sand Bay, WI	D	C	C
Coffeeville, AR	F	D+	D+
Queets, WA	F	F	F
Paulette, MS	C+	A-	A-
Parkland, IL	A+	A	A
Osgood, MO	D+	D-	D-
Osborns Store, VA	A-	A	A
Opal, AR	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Big Bar is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Big Bar, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Big Bar schools on SchoolGrade

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