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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$43.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Madera, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,970 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Madera ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Madera's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Madera is 26.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Madera Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Madera varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Madera, CA see the most incidents - about 635 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 126 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Madera, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Madera for 2025 is $43,433,313. This translates to approximately $499 per resident and $1,970 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Madera. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Madera, CA:	$499
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Madera is $499 per year, which is $35 more than the national average and $9 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Madera:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $888 more than in Madera.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $286 less than in Madera

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Madera	Cost per Madera Resident
Murder	$16.2 million	$186
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.07 million	$24
Robbery	$3.08 million	$35
Assault	$7.41 million	$85
Kidnapping	$1.11 million	$13
Vehicle Theft	$2.61 million	$30
Burglary	$2.35 million	$27
Theft	$6.07 million	$70
Arson	$302,691	$3
Vandalism	$1.32 million	$15
Animal Cruelty	$11,729	$0
Drug Crimes	$724,584	$8
Identity Theft	$209,063	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$43,433,313	$499

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Madera, 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 Madera totals $120,557,962 ($1,386 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $163,991,276 ($1,886 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 Madera 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 central part of the city 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 Madera has 6, have the same problem. Of Madera’s 86,967 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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Madera 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 Madera residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.966
Robbery	1.125
Rape	0.3925
Murder	0.0990
Total Violent Crime	4.583 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.47
Vehicle Theft	1.937
Burglary	2.981
Arson	0.1441
Total Property Crime	18.53 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2109
Drug Crimes	1.126
Vandalism	2.127
Identity Theft	0.3106
Animal Cruelty	0.0182
Total "Other" Rate	3.793 (A-)

Individual Madera Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Madera Acres, CA	C+	C+	D+
Parkwood, CA	D-	D-	F
Ripperdan, CA	D	F	D-
La Vina, CA	D-	D-	F
Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA	A-	D+	B
Daulton, CA	F	F	F
Fairmead, CA	D+	D	D-
Biola, CA	D-	D	F
Friant, CA	B-	C	C
Clovis, CA	C	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Madera 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
Richmond, CA	C-	D-	D-
Rockville, MD	C-	C+	C+
Redmond, WA	D+	C	C
Riverview, FL	A+	A	A
Redlands, CA	C-	C-	C-
Richardson, TX	F	D+	D+
Redwood City, CA	C-	D+	D+
Rialto, CA	C-	D+	D+
Reno, NV	F	D-	D-
Gulfport, MS	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Madera 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 Madera, CA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Madera schools on SchoolGrade

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