The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in French Valley, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.53 million

Cost of Crime™ for French Valley, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $871 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in French Valley 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 French Valley, CA Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. French Valley ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to French Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in French Valley is 14.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. French Valley Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in French Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 110 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of French Valley, CA see the most incidents - about 66 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in French Valley, CA

The total projected cost of crime in French Valley for 2025 is $5,531,630. This translates to approximately $230 per resident and $871 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in French Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in French Valley Compared to Other Cities?

French Valley, CA:	$230
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in French Valley is $230 per year, which is $235 less than the national average and $261 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to French Valley:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,158 more than in French Valley.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $16 less than in French Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to French Valley	Cost per French Valley Resident
Murder	$1.10 million	$46
Rape/Sexual Assault	$572,173	$24
Robbery	$586,522	$24
Assault	$875,719	$36
Kidnapping	$236,716	$10
Vehicle Theft	$260,779	$11
Burglary	$678,550	$28
Theft	$545,597	$23
Arson	$106,508	$4
Vandalism	$266,032	$11
Animal Cruelty	$2,577	$0
Drug Crimes	$265,271	$11
Identity Theft	$30,193	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$5,531,630	$230

The Intangible Cost of Crime in French Valley, 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 French Valley totals $10,637,636 ($441 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,169,267 ($671 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 French Valley 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 southwest part of the city 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 French Valley’s 24,095 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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French Valley 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 French Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.266
Robbery	0.7739
Rape	0.3916
Murder	0.0244
Total Violent Crime	2.455 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.372
Vehicle Theft	0.6989
Burglary	3.105
Arson	0.1830
Total Property Crime	8.359 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1620
Drug Crimes	1.488
Vandalism	1.545
Identity Theft	0.1619
Animal Cruelty	0.0145
Total "Other" Rate	3.372 (A)

Individual French Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Winchester, CA	B+	B-	B-
Murrieta, CA	B-	C+	C
Menifee, CA	B-	C+	C
Wildomar, CA	B	B-	C+
Sage, CA	C-	D+	D
Homeland, CA	C+	C-	C-
Sun City, CA	B	B-	C
Canyon Lake, CA	B+	C+	B-
Hemet, CA	D+	D	D
Juniper Springs, CA	C	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

French Valley 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
Saginaw, TX	C	C+	C+
Greenbelt, MD	F	F	F
Greenwood Village, CO	F	D	D
Guthrie, OK	C-	D+	D+
Harrison, NY	B-	C+	C+
Hartselle, AL	B	A-	A-
Hayesville, OR	D-	C	C
Hazel Dell, WA	F	C-	C-
Highland, IN	C-	C+	C+
Hillside, NJ	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, French Valley 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 French Valley, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See French Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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