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

Crime per Capita in Big Oak Flat

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Big Oak Flat.

 

Big Oak Flat, CA Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D
C
Other Crime Grade
B

$334,160

Cost of Crime™ for Big Oak Flat, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $863 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Big Oak Flat ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Big Oak Flat's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Big Oak Flat is 24.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Big Oak Flat Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Big Oak Flat varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Big Oak Flat, CA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Big Oak Flat, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Big Oak Flat for 2025 is $334,160. This translates to approximately $384 per resident and $863 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Big Oak Flat. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Big Oak Flat, CA: $384
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Big Oak Flat is $384 per year, which is $81 less than the national average and $107 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Big Oak Flat:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,004 more than in Big Oak Flat.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $171 less than in Big Oak Flat

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Big Oak Flat for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Big Oak Flat
Cost per Big Oak Flat Resident
Murder
$30,542
$35
Rape/Sexual Assault
$23,757
$27
Robbery
$30,920
$35
Assault
$86,376
$99
Kidnapping
$23,764
$27
Vehicle Theft
$34,019
$39
Burglary
$40,767
$47
Theft
$24,090
$28
Arson
$5,934
$7
Vandalism
$19,894
$23
Animal Cruelty
$185
$0
Drug Crimes
$11,106
$13
Identity Theft
$2,807
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$334,160
$384

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Big Oak Flat, 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 Oak Flat totals $357,260 ($410 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $691,420 ($794 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 Oak Flat 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 Big Oak Flat’s 871 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 Oak Flat 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 Oak Flat residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.453
Robbery
1.129
Rape
0.4498
Murder
0.0187
Total Violent Crime
5.050 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.340
Vehicle Theft
2.522
Burglary
5.160
Arson
0.2821
Total Property Crime
13.31 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4500
Drug Crimes
1.724
Vandalism
3.197
Identity Theft
0.4163
Animal Cruelty
0.0287
Total "Other" Rate
5.816 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Big Oak Flat 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
B
C+
C+
B+
D
D
A
A-
A-
D
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
C
D
D
C
A+
A+
B-
C+
C+
C+
C-
C-
A-
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Big Oak Flat 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 Big Oak Flat, CA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Big Oak Flat schools on SchoolGrade

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