Crime per Capita in Hayward Highland
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Hayward Highland.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$4.76 million
Cost of Crime™ for Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,328 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Hayward Highland 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 Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Hayward Highland ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of neighborhoods but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Hayward Highland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Hayward Highland is 24.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hayward Highland Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hayward Highland varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southwest areas to 1 in 52 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA see the most incidents - about 59 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Hayward Highland for 2025 is $4,762,591. This translates to approximately $491 per resident and $1,328 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Hayward Highland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Hayward Highland Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA: | $491 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Hayward Highland is $491 per year, which is $27 more than the national average and $1 more than Hayward's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Hayward Highland:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,004 more than in Hayward Highland.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $291 less than in Hayward Highland
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hayward Highland for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Hayward Highland |
Cost per Hayward Highland Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.54 million |
$158 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$327,012 |
$34 |
Robbery |
$464,954 |
$48 |
Assault |
$624,649 |
$64 |
Kidnapping |
$74,484 |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$675,866 |
$70 |
Burglary |
$255,896 |
$26 |
Theft |
$361,794 |
$37 |
Arson |
$67,076 |
$7 |
Vandalism |
$217,928 |
$22 |
Animal Cruelty |
$691 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$134,727 |
$14 |
Identity Theft |
$21,875 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,762,591 |
$491 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hayward Highland, Hayward, 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 Hayward Highland totals $12,162,989 ($1,255 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,925,580 ($1,746 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 Hayward Highland 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 Hayward Highland has 3, have the same problem. Of Hayward Highland’s 9,693 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 Hayward Highland residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.244 |
Robbery |
1.525 |
Rape |
0.5564 |
Murder |
0.0843 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.410 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
7.207 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.503 |
Burglary |
2.911 |
Arson |
0.2866 |
Total Property Crime |
14.91 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1267 |
Drug Crimes |
1.879 |
Vandalism |
3.147 |
Identity Theft |
0.2916 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0096 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.454 (B+) |
Individual Hayward Highland Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Hayward Highland is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Hayward Highland.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B- | B | |
B- | B- | C+ | |
A | A | A- | |
B+ | B- | B+ | |
C+ | C- | C+ | |
B+ | B | B | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
A- | B | A- | |
B | C+ | B- | |
B+ | C+ | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Hayward Highland is lower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | B+ | B+ | |
A- | A | A | |
C | C- | C- | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
B- | D | D | |
C | D- | D- | |
B- | B- | B- | |
B | A | A | |
D- | D | D | |
B+ | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Hayward Highland 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 Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 59% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Hayward Highland schools on SchoolGrade
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