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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$329,283

Cost of Crime™ for Guatay, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,277 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Guatay ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Guatay's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Guatay is 39.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Guatay Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Guatay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Guatay, CA see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Guatay, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Guatay for 2025 is $329,283. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $1,277 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Guatay. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Guatay Compared to Other Cities?

Guatay, CA:	$459
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Guatay is $459 per year, which is $6 less than the national average and $32 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Guatay:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $929 more than in Guatay.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $245 less than in Guatay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Guatay	Cost per Guatay Resident
Murder	$32,313	$45
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,366	$34
Robbery	$28,440	$40
Assault	$65,158	$91
Kidnapping	$5,136	$7
Vehicle Theft	$31,606	$44
Burglary	$32,460	$45
Theft	$77,544	$108
Arson	$3,959	$6
Vandalism	$14,549	$20
Animal Cruelty	$196	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,824	$16
Identity Theft	$1,735	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$329,283	$459

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Guatay, 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 Guatay totals $364,918 ($508 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $694,201 ($967 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 Guatay 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 Guatay’s 718 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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Guatay 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 Guatay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.160
Robbery	1.259
Rape	0.5597
Murder	0.0239
Total Violent Crime	5.003 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.85
Vehicle Theft	2.843
Burglary	4.984
Arson	0.2283
Total Property Crime	28.91 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1180
Drug Crimes	2.226
Vandalism	2.836
Identity Theft	0.3121
Animal Cruelty	0.0369
Total "Other" Rate	5.530 (B+)

Individual Guatay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Descanso, CA	D-	D	F
Pine Valley, CA	D+	D+	D-
Boulder Oaks, CA	C-	F	C-
Mount Laguna, CA	F	F	F
Alpine, CA	B-	C-	C
Alpine Heights, CA	A-	C+	B
Flinn Springs, CA	B-	C-	C
Live Oak Springs, CA	D+	F	D+
Jamul, CA	C+	C-	C-
Morena, CA	C-	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Guatay is higher 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
Muttonville, MI	B-	B-	B-
Ravencliff, WV	D+	B+	B+
Rankin, IL	C+	C-	C-
Raisin, CA	D+	D	D
Putnam, IL	B+	A-	A-
Prospect Harbor, ME	A	A-	A-
Prospect, AL	D+	B-	B-
Primm, NV	D-	F	F
Presho, SD	F	C+	C+
Portland, WI	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Guatay 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 Guatay, CA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Guatay schools on SchoolGrade

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