The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Burbank-Hayward

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Burbank-Hayward.

 

Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
B

$4.92 million

Cost of Crime™ for Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,399 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Burbank-Hayward 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 Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Burbank-Hayward ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of neighborhoods but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Burbank-Hayward's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Burbank-Hayward is 30.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Burbank-Hayward Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Burbank-Hayward varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the southeast areas to 1 in 43 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA see the most incidents - about 56 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Burbank-Hayward for 2025 is $4,916,944. This translates to approximately $487 per resident and $1,399 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Burbank-Hayward. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Burbank-Hayward Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA: $487
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: $1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $200
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Burbank-Hayward is $487 per year, which is $23 more than the national average and $4 less than Hayward's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Burbank-Hayward:
  • In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,009 more than in Burbank-Hayward.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $287 less than in Burbank-Hayward

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Burbank-Hayward for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Burbank-Hayward
Cost per Burbank-Hayward Resident
Murder
$1.16 million
$115
Rape/Sexual Assault
$338,316
$34
Robbery
$445,732
$44
Assault
$620,689
$61
Kidnapping
$71,416
$7
Vehicle Theft
$1.00 million
$99
Burglary
$185,985
$18
Theft
$589,098
$58
Arson
$60,243
$6
Vandalism
$238,621
$24
Animal Cruelty
$1,055
$0
Drug Crimes
$172,740
$17
Identity Theft
$26,895
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$4,916,944
$487

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, 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 Burbank-Hayward totals $9,750,232 ($966 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,667,176 ($1,453 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 Burbank-Hayward 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 southeast 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 Burbank-Hayward’s 10,094 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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Burbank-Hayward 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 Burbank-Hayward residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.141
Robbery
1.404
Rape
0.5528
Murder
0.0614
Total Violent Crime
4.159 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.27
Vehicle Theft
6.411
Burglary
2.031
Arson
0.2471
Total Property Crime
19.96 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1167
Drug Crimes
2.314
Vandalism
3.309
Identity Theft
0.3442
Animal Cruelty
0.0141
Total "Other" Rate
6.098 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Burbank-Hayward 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
C-
D
D
B-
B-
B-
A-
A
A
D-
D
D
A+
A
A
C+
B+
B+
D+
B-
B-
C+
A-
A-
B
A
A
D
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Burbank-Hayward 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 Burbank-Hayward, Hayward, CA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Burbank-Hayward schools on SchoolGrade

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