The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fort Bidwell, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$63,567

Cost of Crime™ for Fort Bidwell, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $614 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fort Bidwell 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 Fort Bidwell, CA Safe?

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

The crime rate in Fort Bidwell is 13.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fort Bidwell Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Bidwell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 66 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Fort Bidwell, CA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fort Bidwell, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Fort Bidwell for 2025 is $63,567. This translates to approximately $298 per resident and $614 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Fort Bidwell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fort Bidwell Compared to Other Cities?

Fort Bidwell, CA:	$298
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fort Bidwell is $298 per year, which is $166 less than the national average and $192 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fort Bidwell:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,089 more than in Fort Bidwell.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $85 less than in Fort Bidwell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fort Bidwell	Cost per Fort Bidwell Resident
Murder	$18,365	$86
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,396	$30
Robbery	$11,837	$56
Assault	$7,271	$34
Kidnapping	$831	$4
Vehicle Theft	$2,966	$14
Burglary	$5,290	$25
Theft	$918	$4
Arson	$902	$4
Vandalism	$2,767	$13
Animal Cruelty	$52	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,450	$21
Identity Theft	$1,523	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$63,567	$298

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fort Bidwell, 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 Fort Bidwell totals $161,293 ($757 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $224,859 ($1,056 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 Fort Bidwell 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 Fort Bidwell’s 213 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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Fort Bidwell 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 Fort Bidwell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.189
Robbery	1.767
Rape	0.4953
Murder	0.0459
Total Violent Crime	3.497 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	0.8325
Vehicle Theft	0.8992
Burglary	2.738
Arson	0.1753
Total Property Crime	4.645 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0643
Drug Crimes	2.824
Vandalism	1.818
Identity Theft	0.9235
Animal Cruelty	0.0330
Total "Other" Rate	5.663 (B)

Individual Fort Bidwell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Pine Creek, CA	D-	D	F
New Pine Creek, OR	F	F	F
Lake City, CA	B+	C-	A-
Davis Creek, CA	D-	D	F
Cedarville, CA	D-	F	D-
Adel, OR	F	F	D
Willow Ranch, CA	D-	D	F
Lakeview, OR	D-	F	D
West Side, OR	D-	D-	D-
New Idaho, OR	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fort Bidwell is lower 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
Richfield, IL	B	B+	B+
Lenox, TN	D+	D+	D+
Leon, KY	C+	A	A
Liberty, VA	B	D+	D+
Liggett, IN	A	A-	A-
Louvale, GA	D-	F	F
McNeely, LA	D-	D-	D-
Moquah, WI	C-	B+	B+
Randville, MI	C+	D+	D+
Rapelje, MT	F	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Fort Bidwell 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 Fort Bidwell, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Fort Bidwell schools on SchoolGrade

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