The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in East Blythe, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in East Blythe

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

 

East Blythe, CA Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
F
Other Crime Grade
B

$338,561

Cost of Crime™ for East Blythe, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,915 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in East Blythe 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 East Blythe, CA Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. East Blythe ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to East Blythe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Blythe is 47.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Blythe Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Blythe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of East Blythe, CA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Blythe, CA

The total projected cost of crime in East Blythe for 2025 is $338,561. This translates to approximately $678 per resident and $1,915 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in East Blythe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Blythe Compared to Other Cities?

East Blythe, CA: $678
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Blythe is $678 per year, which is $214 more than the national average and $188 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Blythe:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $709 more than in East Blythe.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $465 less than in East Blythe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Blythe for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Blythe
Cost per East Blythe Resident
Murder
$76,047
$152
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,081
$24
Robbery
$28,898
$58
Assault
$71,995
$144
Kidnapping
$4,290
$9
Vehicle Theft
$32,408
$65
Burglary
$26,994
$54
Theft
$61,641
$124
Arson
$2,258
$5
Vandalism
$11,361
$23
Animal Cruelty
$128
$0
Drug Crimes
$8,030
$16
Identity Theft
$2,431
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$338,561
$678

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Blythe, 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 East Blythe totals $596,707 ($1,196 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $935,268 ($1,874 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 East Blythe 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 East Blythe’s 499 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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East Blythe 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 East Blythe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.024
Robbery
1.841
Rape
0.3993
Murder
0.0811
Total Violent Crime
7.345 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
23.85
Vehicle Theft
4.194
Burglary
5.964
Arson
0.1873
Total Property Crime
34.20 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1418
Drug Crimes
2.176
Vandalism
3.187
Identity Theft
0.6295
Animal Cruelty
0.0347
Total "Other" Rate
6.169 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Blythe 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
B-
C-
C-
C-
B+
B+
C+
B-
B-
D+
C-
C-
A
B-
B-
B
B-
B-
B
C
C
A
C
C
D-
B+
B+
C-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, East Blythe 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 East Blythe, CA average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See East Blythe schools on SchoolGrade

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