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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$112.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Moreno Valley, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,020 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Moreno Valley ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Moreno Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moreno Valley is 28.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moreno Valley Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moreno Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Moreno Valley, CA see the most incidents - about 1,547 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 72 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moreno Valley, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Moreno Valley for 2025 is $112,590,969. This translates to approximately $521 per resident and $2,020 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Moreno Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Moreno Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Moreno Valley, CA:	$521
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moreno Valley is $521 per year, which is $57 more than the national average and $31 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moreno Valley:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $866 more than in Moreno Valley.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $308 less than in Moreno Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moreno Valley	Cost per Moreno Valley Resident
Murder	$42.2 million	$195
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5.54 million	$26
Robbery	$5.40 million	$25
Assault	$17.5 million	$81
Kidnapping	$1.92 million	$9
Vehicle Theft	$9.24 million	$43
Burglary	$8.77 million	$41
Theft	$14.4 million	$67
Arson	$824,862	$4
Vandalism	$3.90 million	$18
Animal Cruelty	$27,988	$0
Drug Crimes	$2.54 million	$12
Identity Theft	$361,806	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$112,590,969	$521

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley totals $312,963,795 ($1,449 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $425,554,764 ($1,971 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 Moreno Valley 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 northwest 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 Moreno Valley has 7, have the same problem. Of Moreno Valley’s 215,934 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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Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.820
Robbery	0.7952
Rape	0.4232
Murder	0.1039
Total Violent Crime	4.142 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.87
Vehicle Theft	2.764
Burglary	4.476
Arson	0.1582
Total Property Crime	20.27 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1465
Drug Crimes	1.593
Vandalism	2.531
Identity Theft	0.2165
Animal Cruelty	0.0175
Total "Other" Rate	4.504 (A-)

Individual Moreno Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
March ARB, CA	F	F	F
Mead Valley, CA	B-	C	C
Moreno, CA	B-	B+	C-
Perris, CA	C	D+	D+
Woodcrest, CA	B	B	C+
Grand Terrace, CA	D+	D+	D-
Lakeview, CA	C-	C	D
Loma Linda, CA	D+	D+	D
Redlands, CA	C-	C-	D+
Nuevo, CA	D+	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moreno Valley 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
Buena Park, CA	C+	D+	D+
Buckeye, AZ	A-	B+	B+
Bryan, TX	C	C	C
Buford, GA	B	B+	B+
Buffalo, NY	C+	D	D
Anderson, IN	B-	C+	C+
Abilene, TX	D	D	D
Apex, NC	B	A	A
Apple Valley, CA	C-	D+	D+
Atascocita, TX	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley, CA average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Moreno Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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