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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$20.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Newark, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,321 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Newark 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 Newark's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Newark is 28.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Newark Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Newark varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Newark, CA see the most incidents - about 421 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 42 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Newark, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Newark for 2025 is $20,377,746. This translates to approximately $421 per resident and $1,321 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Newark. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

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

Newark, CA:	$421
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Newark is $421 per year, which is $43 less than the national average and $70 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Newark:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $966 more than in Newark.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $208 less than in Newark

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Newark	Cost per Newark Resident
Murder	$4.13 million	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.67 million	$34
Robbery	$1.36 million	$28
Assault	$2.30 million	$47
Kidnapping	$348,766	$7
Vehicle Theft	$4.60 million	$95
Burglary	$817,080	$17
Theft	$3.01 million	$62
Arson	$298,718	$6
Vandalism	$734,583	$15
Animal Cruelty	$3,866	$0
Drug Crimes	$971,128	$20
Identity Theft	$143,458	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$20,377,746	$421

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Newark, 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 Newark totals $36,729,035 ($759 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $57,106,781 ($1,180 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 Newark 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 southeast 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 Newark has 2, have the same problem. Of Newark’s 48,394 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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Newark 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 Newark residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.652
Robbery	0.8908
Rape	0.5685
Murder	0.0454
Total Violent Crime	3.157 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.01
Vehicle Theft	6.137
Burglary	1.862
Arson	0.2556
Total Property Crime	20.27 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1189
Drug Crimes	2.713
Vandalism	2.125
Identity Theft	0.3830
Animal Cruelty	0.0108
Total "Other" Rate	5.350 (B+)

Individual Newark Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fremont, CA	C+	C	C-
Union City, CA	C	C+	D+
East Palo Alto, CA	C-	D	D+
Hayward, CA	C-	D+	D+
Alviso, CA	D+	F	D
Sunol, CA	C+	C	D+
Palo Alto, CA	D-	D+	F
Menlo Park, CA	C-	D+	D+
Fairview, CA	C+	C	C-
Milpitas, CA	B-	D-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Newark is similar 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
Shelby, NC	D	D	D
Fallbrook, CA	D+	C-	C-
Greenacres, FL	B	C+	C+
Herndon, VA	B-	A	A
Hutchinson, KS	D	D	D
Issaquah, WA	C	B-	B-
Urbandale, IA	B-	B-	B-
Johnstown, PA	B-	C	C
Taylors, SC	D	C	C
Bartlett, TN	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Newark 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 Newark, CA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Newark schools on SchoolGrade

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