The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Contempo, Union City, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Contempo

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Contempo.

 

Contempo, Union City, CA Map of Crime Rates
Click the map to explore
A+ B C D F
Safest Highest crime
Colorblind friendly off

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
B
Other Crime Grade
A-

$3.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for Contempo, Union City, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,391 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Contempo 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 Contempo, Union City, CA Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Contempo ranks in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 78% of neighborhoods but less safe than 22%. This analysis applies only to Contempo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Contempo is 24.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Contempo Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Contempo varies by area - ranging from 1 in 31 in the north areas to 1 in 72 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Contempo, Union City, CA see the most incidents - about 73 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Contempo, Union City, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Contempo for 2025 is $3,992,099. This translates to approximately $400 per resident and $1,391 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Contempo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Contempo Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Contempo, Union City, CA: $400
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: $1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $200
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Contempo is $400 per year, which is $64 less than the national average and $91 less than Union City's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Contempo:
  • In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,096 more than in Contempo.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $200 less than in Contempo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Contempo for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Contempo
Cost per Contempo Resident
Murder
$984,117
$99
Rape/Sexual Assault
$325,630
$33
Robbery
$307,806
$31
Assault
$348,149
$35
Kidnapping
$71,508
$7
Vehicle Theft
$959,739
$96
Burglary
$115,116
$12
Theft
$472,740
$47
Arson
$64,537
$6
Vandalism
$147,544
$15
Animal Cruelty
$887
$0
Drug Crimes
$174,128
$17
Identity Theft
$20,199
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$3,992,099
$400

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Contempo, Union City, 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 Contempo totals $8,345,310 ($836 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,337,409 ($1,237 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 Contempo 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 north 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 Contempo’s 9,977 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.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Contempo, Union City, CA at ISP Reports.

Contempo 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 Contempo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.215
Robbery
0.9808
Rape
0.5383
Murder
0.0525
Total Violent Crime
2.787 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.149
Vehicle Theft
6.212
Burglary
1.272
Arson
0.2679
Total Property Crime
16.90 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1182
Drug Crimes
2.359
Vandalism
2.070
Identity Theft
0.2616
Animal Cruelty
0.0120
Total "Other" Rate
4.821 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Contempo 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-
A-
A-
A-
B
B
D+
D+
D+
B+
C-
C-
A+
A
A
C
D
D
A-
C
C
D+
D+
D+
C-
B-
B-
A
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Contempo 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 Contempo, Union City, CA average SchoolGrade of A, with 66% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Contempo schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 1 day 11 hours in Contempo. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Contempo, Union City, CA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.