The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Kings Canyon National Pk, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$186,530

Cost of Crime™ for Kings Canyon National Pk, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,751 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Kings Canyon National Pk 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 Kings Canyon National Pk, CA Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Kings Canyon National Pk ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Kings Canyon National Pk's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kings Canyon National Pk is 79.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kings Canyon National Pk Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kings Canyon National Pk varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 18 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Kings Canyon National Pk, CA see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kings Canyon National Pk, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Kings Canyon National Pk for 2025 is $186,530. This translates to approximately $1,066 per resident and $1,751 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.2% of the median household income in Kings Canyon National Pk. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kings Canyon National Pk Compared to Other Cities?

Kings Canyon National Pk, CA:	$1066
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kings Canyon National Pk is $1,066 per year, which is $602 more than the national average and $575 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kings Canyon National Pk:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $321 more than in Kings Canyon National Pk.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $853 less than in Kings Canyon National Pk

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kings Canyon National Pk	Cost per Kings Canyon National Pk Resident
Murder	$43,126	$246
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,504	$31
Robbery	$18,699	$107
Assault	$35,493	$203
Kidnapping	$2,191	$13
Vehicle Theft	$10,188	$58
Burglary	$19,710	$113
Theft	$39,263	$224
Arson	$1,364	$8
Vandalism	$5,216	$30
Animal Cruelty	$45	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,931	$22
Identity Theft	$1,802	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$186,530	$1,066

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kings Canyon National Pk, 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 Kings Canyon National Pk totals $332,009 ($1,897 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $518,539 ($2,963 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 Kings Canyon National Pk 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 Kings Canyon National Pk’s 175 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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Kings Canyon National Pk 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 Kings Canyon National Pk residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.062
Robbery	3.397
Rape	0.5187
Murder	0.1311
Total Violent Crime	11.11 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	43.32
Vehicle Theft	3.759
Burglary	12.42
Arson	0.3228
Total Property Crime	59.82 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2065
Drug Crimes	3.037
Vandalism	4.172
Identity Theft	1.330
Animal Cruelty	0.0344
Total "Other" Rate	8.780 (C)

Individual Kings Canyon National Pk Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hume, CA	F	F	F
Wilsonia, CA	D	D-	D
Dunlap, CA	B-	D+	C
Squaw Valley, CA	C+	C-	D+
Trimmer, CA	D-	D-	F
Piedra, CA	D-	C-	F
Independence, CA	F	F	D-
Tollhouse, CA	D-	D	F
Minkler, CA	D	D	D-
Prather, CA	C+	C	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kings Canyon National Pk 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
Agness, OR	C	B-	B-
Allendale, NY	B+	B	B
Allentown, FL	A+	A	A
Alligator, MS	D-	B-	B-
Allouez, MI	C-	D	D
Allred, TN	C+	C-	C-
Alva, WY	B	B+	B+
Amalia, NM	F	F	F
Whitfield, VA	A	B+	B+
Zingara, GA	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Kings Canyon National Pk 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 Kings Canyon National Pk, CA average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Kings Canyon National Pk schools on SchoolGrade

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