The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	A+

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$2.23 million

Cost of Crime™ for Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,104 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fairmeadow 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 Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Fairmeadow ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of neighborhoods but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Fairmeadow's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Fairmeadow is 20.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fairmeadow Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fairmeadow varies by area - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southwest areas to 1 in 55 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Fairmeadow for 2025 is $2,232,644. This translates to approximately $378 per resident and $1,104 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Fairmeadow. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA:	$378
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA:	$1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir:	$200
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fairmeadow is $378 per year, which is $86 less than the national average and $113 less than Palo Alto's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Fairmeadow:

In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,118 more than in Fairmeadow.
In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $178 less than in Fairmeadow

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fairmeadow	Cost per Fairmeadow Resident
Murder	$785,019	$133
Rape/Sexual Assault	$190,816	$32
Robbery	$170,918	$29
Assault	$231,743	$39
Kidnapping	$51,933	$9
Vehicle Theft	$173,532	$29
Burglary	$185,254	$31
Theft	$293,622	$50
Arson	$35,087	$6
Vandalism	$54,157	$9
Animal Cruelty	$514	$0
Drug Crimes	$49,090	$8
Identity Theft	$10,958	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$2,232,644	$378

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, 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 Fairmeadow totals $6,267,129 ($1,061 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,499,773 ($1,439 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 Fairmeadow 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 west 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 Fairmeadow’s 5,905 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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Fairmeadow 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 Fairmeadow residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.367
Robbery	0.9202
Rape	0.5329
Murder	0.0707
Total Violent Crime	2.890 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.601
Vehicle Theft	1.898
Burglary	3.459
Arson	0.2461
Total Property Crime	15.20 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1450
Drug Crimes	1.124
Vandalism	1.284
Identity Theft	0.2398
Animal Cruelty	0.0118
Total "Other" Rate	2.804 (A+)

Individual Fairmeadow Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Midtown-San Jose, Palo Alto, CA	A	A-	A-
Ventura, Palo Alto, CA	B-	B-	C+
Barron Park, Palo Alto, CA	B-	B	C+
Monta Loma, Mountain View, CA	B-	B	C-
Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA	A-	B	B+
Duveneck-Saint Francis, Palo Alto, CA	B-	B+	C
Shoreline West, Mountain View, CA	B+	B+	B
North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA	C	B	D+
University South, Palo Alto, CA	F	D	F
Crescent Park, Palo Alto, CA	B+	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Fairmeadow 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
Woodstock, Alameda, CA	C+	D	D
Lyons Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, FL	A+	A	A
North Shoal Creek, Austin, TX	C-	C	C
North Square, Waterbury, CT	C+	A-	A-
Strathmore, Syracuse, NY	A-	D+	D+
Elyria Swansea, Denver, CO	F	F	F
Terra del Sol, Houston, TX	D-	D-	D-
Third Ward, Eau Claire, WI	B-	A+	A+
Thomas Manor, El Paso, TX	C	C+	C+
Daybreak, South Jordan, UT	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Fairmeadow 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 Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 81% actual proficiency versus 64% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Fairmeadow schools on SchoolGrade

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