The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$3.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,308 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Glendale 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 Glendale, Los Angeles, CA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Glendale ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of neighborhoods but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Glendale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Glendale is 44.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glendale Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glendale varies by area - ranging from 1 in 3 in the southeast areas to 1 in 27 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Glendale, Los Angeles, CA see the most incidents - about 134 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Glendale for 2025 is $3,886,877. This translates to approximately $660 per resident and $1,308 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Glendale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

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

Glendale, Los Angeles, CA:	$660
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA:	$1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir:	$200
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glendale is $660 per year, which is $195 more than the national average and $169 more than Los Angeles's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Glendale:

In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $836 more than in Glendale.
In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $460 less than in Glendale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Glendale	Cost per Glendale Resident
Murder	$771,223	$131
Rape/Sexual Assault	$172,029	$29
Robbery	$209,764	$36
Assault	$791,437	$134
Kidnapping	$42,396	$7
Vehicle Theft	$671,052	$114
Burglary	$457,539	$78
Theft	$468,192	$79
Arson	$38,783	$7
Vandalism	$136,810	$23
Animal Cruelty	$1,045	$0
Drug Crimes	$110,717	$19
Identity Theft	$15,889	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$3,886,877	$660

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glendale, Los Angeles, 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 Glendale totals $6,252,702 ($1,061 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,139,579 ($1,721 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 Glendale 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 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, of which Glendale has 9, have the same problem. Of Glendale’s 5,893 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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Glendale 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 Glendale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.676
Robbery	1.132
Rape	0.4815
Murder	0.0696
Total Violent Crime	6.359 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.34
Vehicle Theft	7.354
Burglary	8.560
Arson	0.2725
Total Property Crime	31.53 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1187
Drug Crimes	2.540
Vandalism	3.250
Identity Theft	0.3484
Animal Cruelty	0.0240
Total "Other" Rate	6.281 (B)

Individual Glendale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA	C-	D+	D
Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, CA	C-	C	D
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	D	D-	D-
Beverly Glen, Studio City, CA	C	C	D+
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA	D	D-	D-
Riverside Rancho, Glendale, CA	C+	C-	C
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA	C	D+	D+
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	D	D-	D-
Garnsey, Valley Village, CA	C+	C	C
Grandview, Glendale, CA	C+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Glendale is higher 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
Jardines de Caparra, Bayamon, PR	D	D	D
Southwest, San Antonio, TX	C	C	C
Flosden, Vallejo, CA	B+	C+	C+
Frederickson, Tacoma, WA	B-	B+	B+
Glynlea-Grove Park, Jacksonville, FL	A+	A-	A-
Goldenwest, Huntington Beach, CA	B	C	C
Gresham-North Gresham, Gresham, OR	D+	B-	B-
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA	D-	B-	B-
Harris Ranch, Boise, ID	A+	A+	A+
Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Glendale 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 Glendale, Los Angeles, CA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Glendale schools on SchoolGrade

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