Crime per Capita in Grass Valley
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Grass Valley.
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C
Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$15.3 million
Cost of Crime™ for Grass Valley, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $901 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Grass 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 Grass Valley, CA Safe?
The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Grass Valley ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Grass Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Grass Valley is 26.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grass Valley Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grass Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Grass Valley, CA see the most incidents - about 289 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 61 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Grass Valley, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Grass Valley for 2025 is $15,306,627. This translates to approximately $377 per resident and $901 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Grass Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Grass Valley Compared to Other Cities?
| Grass Valley, CA: | $377 |
|---|---|
| Lodi, CA: | $1387 |
| Rescue, CA: | $213 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Grass Valley is $377 per year, which is $87 less than the national average and $114 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grass Valley:
- In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,011 more than in Grass Valley.
- In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $164 less than in Grass Valley
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Grass Valley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Grass Valley |
Cost per Grass Valley Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$896,976 |
$22 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.21 million |
$30 |
Robbery |
$1.65 million |
$41 |
Assault |
$4.38 million |
$108 |
Kidnapping |
$440,079 |
$11 |
Vehicle Theft |
$2.10 million |
$52 |
Burglary |
$1.14 million |
$28 |
Theft |
$2.29 million |
$56 |
Arson |
$205,554 |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$450,429 |
$11 |
Animal Cruelty |
$9,756 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$454,998 |
$11 |
Identity Theft |
$83,532 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$15,306,627 |
$377 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grass 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 Grass Valley totals $13,883,475 ($342 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,190,102 ($719 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 Grass 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 north 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, of which Grass Valley has 8, have the same problem. Of Grass Valley’s 40,622 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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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 Grass Valley residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.755 |
Robbery |
1.289 |
Rape |
0.4909 |
Murder |
0.0117 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.546 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
10.88 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.343 |
Burglary |
3.089 |
Arson |
0.2095 |
Total Property Crime |
17.52 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1787 |
Drug Crimes |
1.514 |
Vandalism |
1.552 |
Identity Theft |
0.2657 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0325 |
Total "Other" Rate |
3.543 (A) |
Individual Grass Valley Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Grass Valley is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Grass Valley.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | D+ | B | |
C+ | D | C- | |
C+ | D- | C- | |
B- | C- | C | |
B+ | D+ | B | |
C+ | D+ | C- | |
B | C | B- | |
C | D- | C- | |
B- | D+ | C- | |
B | C+ | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Grass Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C- | C- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | B | B | |
A- | A | A | |
B | B- | B- | |
F | D- | D- | |
A- | A | A | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
B- | C+ | C+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Grass 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 Grass Valley, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Grass Valley schools on SchoolGrade
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