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

Crime per Capita in Kit Carson

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Kit Carson.

 

Kit Carson, CA Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
C-
Other Crime Grade
A

$321,434

Cost of Crime™ for Kit Carson, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $770 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Kit Carson ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Kit Carson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kit Carson is 21.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kit Carson Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kit Carson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Kit Carson, CA see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kit Carson, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Kit Carson for 2025 is $321,434. This translates to approximately $342 per resident and $770 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Kit Carson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kit Carson Compared to Other Cities?

Kit Carson, CA: $342
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kit Carson is $342 per year, which is $123 less than the national average and $149 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kit Carson:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,046 more than in Kit Carson.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $128 less than in Kit Carson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kit Carson for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Kit Carson
Cost per Kit Carson Resident
Murder
$80,737
$86
Rape/Sexual Assault
$27,585
$29
Robbery
$26,471
$28
Assault
$58,640
$62
Kidnapping
$5,896
$6
Vehicle Theft
$19,470
$21
Burglary
$26,044
$28
Theft
$53,497
$57
Arson
$4,899
$5
Vandalism
$9,119
$10
Animal Cruelty
$216
$0
Drug Crimes
$7,683
$8
Identity Theft
$1,178
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$321,434
$342

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kit Carson, 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 Kit Carson totals $697,259 ($741 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,018,694 ($1,083 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 Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson’s 941 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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Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.170
Robbery
0.8943
Rape
0.4835
Murder
0.0457
Total Violent Crime
3.593 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.98
Vehicle Theft
1.336
Burglary
3.052
Arson
0.2156
Total Property Crime
15.58 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1033
Drug Crimes
1.104
Vandalism
1.356
Identity Theft
0.1617
Animal Cruelty
0.0311
Total "Other" Rate
2.756 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kit Carson 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
D-
D-
C-
B+
B+
C
A-
A-
A
A+
A+
A-
A
A
C+
A-
A-
A+
A
A
F
F
F
B
D-
D-
C
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Kit Carson schools on SchoolGrade

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