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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.24 million

Cost of Crime™ for Monte Sereno, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $781 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Monte Sereno ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Monte Sereno's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Monte Sereno is 23.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Monte Sereno Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Monte Sereno varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Monte Sereno, CA see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monte Sereno, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Monte Sereno for 2025 is $1,244,728. This translates to approximately $296 per resident and $781 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Monte Sereno. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Monte Sereno Compared to Other Cities?

Monte Sereno, CA:	$296
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monte Sereno is $296 per year, which is $169 less than the national average and $195 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Monte Sereno:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,092 more than in Monte Sereno.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $82 less than in Monte Sereno

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Monte Sereno	Cost per Monte Sereno Resident
Murder	$179,761	$43
Rape/Sexual Assault	$141,603	$34
Robbery	$98,762	$23
Assault	$124,756	$30
Kidnapping	$34,404	$8
Vehicle Theft	$176,229	$42
Burglary	$113,239	$27
Theft	$286,558	$68
Arson	$23,872	$6
Vandalism	$35,324	$8
Animal Cruelty	$318	$0
Drug Crimes	$23,506	$6
Identity Theft	$6,396	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,244,728	$296

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monte Sereno, 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 Monte Sereno totals $1,961,297 ($466 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,206,025 ($761 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 Monte Sereno 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 east 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 have the same problem. Of Monte Sereno’s 4,212 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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Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.031
Robbery	0.7454
Rape	0.5545
Murder	0.0227
Total Violent Crime	2.354 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.14
Vehicle Theft	2.702
Burglary	2.964
Arson	0.2347
Total Property Crime	19.04 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1347
Drug Crimes	0.7544
Vandalism	1.174
Identity Theft	0.1962
Animal Cruelty	0.0102
Total "Other" Rate	2.270 (A+)

Individual Monte Sereno Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Los Gatos, CA	C	C+	D+
Saratoga, CA	B-	B-	C-
Campbell, CA	D	C-	D-
Cupertino, CA	C	B+	D
Santa Clara, CA	A-	C	B
San Jose, CA	C+	C-	C-
Lompico, CA	C-	D	D
Sunnyvale, CA	B+	B-	C+
San Lorenzo Park, CA	D-	D+	F
Boulder Creek, CA	D+	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Monte Sereno 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
Albany, OH	B-	B+	B+
Millinocket, ME	C-	A-	A-
Hometown, IL	C+	B-	B-
Merkel, TX	D-	D+	D+
Pauline, SC	B-	C+	C+
Banner Elk, NC	D-	D+	D+
Pearson, GA	D+	B+	B+
Pendergrass, GA	B	A	A
Philpot, KY	C+	A-	A-
Rockport, IN	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 70% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Monte Sereno schools on SchoolGrade

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