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

Crime per Capita in Heather Glen

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Heather Glen.

 

Heather Glen, CA Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B-
Other Crime Grade
A

$246,873

Cost of Crime™ for Heather Glen, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $691 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Heather Glen ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Heather Glen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Heather Glen is 16.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Heather Glen Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Heather Glen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 58 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Heather Glen, CA see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Heather Glen, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Heather Glen for 2025 is $246,873. This translates to approximately $253 per resident and $691 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Heather Glen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Heather Glen Compared to Other Cities?

Heather Glen, CA: $253
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Heather Glen is $253 per year, which is $211 less than the national average and $238 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Heather Glen:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,134 more than in Heather Glen.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $40 less than in Heather Glen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Heather Glen for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Heather Glen
Cost per Heather Glen Resident
Murder
$33,232
$34
Rape/Sexual Assault
$27,798
$28
Robbery
$23,448
$24
Assault
$42,790
$44
Kidnapping
$7,837
$8
Vehicle Theft
$35,472
$36
Burglary
$25,788
$26
Theft
$26,446
$27
Arson
$4,049
$4
Vandalism
$8,249
$8
Animal Cruelty
$125
$0
Drug Crimes
$11,034
$11
Identity Theft
$606
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$246,873
$253

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Heather Glen, 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 Heather Glen totals $378,647 ($388 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $625,520 ($641 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 Heather Glen 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 Heather Glen’s 976 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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Heather Glen 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 Heather Glen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.527
Robbery
0.7638
Rape
0.4697
Murder
0.0181
Total Violent Crime
2.778 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.232
Vehicle Theft
2.347
Burglary
2.913
Arson
0.1718
Total Property Crime
10.66 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1324
Drug Crimes
1.528
Vandalism
1.183
Identity Theft
0.0802
Animal Cruelty
0.0173
Total "Other" Rate
2.941 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
C-
C+
A-
B
B
B-
D+
C-
B-
C
C
C+
D+
C-
B-
C-
C
B-
C
C-
B+
D+
B
C
C-
D+
C
C-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Heather Glen 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
D
C+
C+
A+
A+
A+
C-
C+
C+
A-
A+
A+
A
A-
A-
C+
D+
D+
F
D
D
C-
C-
C-
C+
D
D
A-
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Heather Glen 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 Heather Glen, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Heather Glen schools on SchoolGrade

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