Crime per Capita in Menlo Park
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Menlo Park.
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C-
Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$21.0 million
Cost of Crime™ for Menlo Park, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,514 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park, CA Safe?
The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Menlo Park ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of cities but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to Menlo Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Menlo Park is 28.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Menlo Park Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Menlo Park varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Menlo Park, CA see the most incidents - about 334 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Menlo Park, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Menlo Park for 2025 is $21,011,288. This translates to approximately $532 per resident and $1,514 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Menlo Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Menlo Park Compared to Other Cities?
| Menlo Park, CA: | $532 |
|---|---|
| Lodi, CA: | $1387 |
| Rescue, CA: | $213 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Menlo Park is $532 per year, which is $68 more than the national average and $41 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Menlo Park:
- In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $855 more than in Menlo Park.
- In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $319 less than in Menlo Park
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Menlo Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Menlo Park |
Cost per Menlo Park Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$7.47 million |
$189 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.29 million |
$33 |
Robbery |
$1.72 million |
$44 |
Assault |
$2.54 million |
$64 |
Kidnapping |
$472,735 |
$12 |
Vehicle Theft |
$2.27 million |
$58 |
Burglary |
$1.05 million |
$26 |
Theft |
$2.25 million |
$57 |
Arson |
$246,449 |
$6 |
Vandalism |
$411,868 |
$10 |
Animal Cruelty |
$7,091 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$1.17 million |
$30 |
Identity Theft |
$101,606 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$21,011,288 |
$532 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park totals $57,279,391 ($1,450 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $78,290,679 ($1,982 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 Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park has 11, have the same problem. Of Menlo Park’s 39,499 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 Menlo Park residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.241 |
Robbery |
1.387 |
Rape |
0.5386 |
Murder |
0.1007 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.267 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.01 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.713 |
Burglary |
2.917 |
Arson |
0.2584 |
Total Property Crime |
17.90 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1974 |
Drug Crimes |
4.018 |
Vandalism |
1.460 |
Identity Theft |
0.3323 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0243 |
Total "Other" Rate |
6.031 (B) |
Individual Menlo Park Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Menlo Park is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Menlo Park.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | D | D- | |
D+ | D | D+ | |
C- | D | D+ | |
D- | C- | F | |
D- | D+ | F | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | D+ | C- | |
B- | D+ | C+ | |
C- | C- | D | |
B | C+ | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Menlo Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D+ | D+ | |
B- | B | B | |
A- | B- | B- | |
F | F | F | |
B+ | A | A | |
F | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D | D | D | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | C | C |
Considering only the crime rate, Menlo Park is safer than the California state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Menlo Park, CA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Menlo Park schools on SchoolGrade
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