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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$199,651

Cost of Crime™ for Ford City, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,476 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ford City ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Ford City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ford City is 37.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ford City Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ford City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ford City, CA see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ford City, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Ford City for 2025 is $199,651. This translates to approximately $486 per resident and $1,476 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Ford City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ford City Compared to Other Cities?

Ford City, CA:	$486
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ford City is $486 per year, which is $22 more than the national average and $5 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ford City:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $902 more than in Ford City.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $273 less than in Ford City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ford City	Cost per Ford City Resident
Murder	$43,304	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,831	$26
Robbery	$7,375	$18
Assault	$46,111	$112
Kidnapping	$4,321	$11
Vehicle Theft	$9,547	$23
Burglary	$21,339	$52
Theft	$43,808	$107
Arson	$1,395	$3
Vandalism	$8,607	$21
Animal Cruelty	$50	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,533	$6
Identity Theft	$430	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$199,651	$486

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ford 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 Ford City totals $354,381 ($862 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $554,032 ($1,348 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 Ford City 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 Ford City’s 411 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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Ford City 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 Ford City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.907
Robbery	0.5704
Rape	0.4346
Murder	0.0561
Total Violent Crime	4.968 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.58
Vehicle Theft	1.500
Burglary	5.724
Arson	0.1405
Total Property Crime	27.95 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1734
Drug Crimes	0.8332
Vandalism	2.931
Identity Theft	0.1350
Animal Cruelty	0.0165
Total "Other" Rate	4.089 (A-)

Individual Ford City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Taft, CA	D	D-	D-
South Taft, CA	C-	D	D+
Valley Acres, CA	D-	F	D-
Fellows, CA	D-	F	D-
Maricopa, CA	D	D-	D
Pumpkin Center, CA	C-	D+	D
Lamont, CA	C-	D-	D+
Weedpatch, CA	D+	F	D
Arvin, CA	C	D	D+
Di Giorgio, CA	C	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ford City 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
Rossie, NY	C+	D	D
Miller City, OH	B	C	C
Milton, IL	A+	B	B
Richter, KS	B-	C+	C+
Rimini, SC	D	D	D
Rockport Colony, SD	C-	D-	D-
Rockville, UT	F	D+	D+
Rodey, NM	F	F	F
Roe, AR	D	D-	D-
Romance, WI	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Ford City 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 Ford City, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Ford City schools on SchoolGrade

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