Crime per Capita in Old Palo Alto
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Old Palo Alto.
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$1.67 million
Cost of Crime™ for Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,129 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Old Palo Alto 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 Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA Safe?
The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Old Palo Alto ranks in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 78% of neighborhoods but less safe than 22%. This analysis applies only to Old Palo Alto's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Old Palo Alto is 24.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Old Palo Alto Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Old Palo Alto varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northwest areas to 1 in 60 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Old Palo Alto for 2025 is $1,672,135. This translates to approximately $404 per resident and $1,129 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Old Palo Alto. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Old Palo Alto Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA: | $404 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Old Palo Alto is $404 per year, which is $60 less than the national average and $87 less than Palo Alto's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Old Palo Alto:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,092 more than in Old Palo Alto.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $204 less than in Old Palo Alto
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Old Palo Alto for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Old Palo Alto |
Cost per Old Palo Alto Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$495,342 |
$120 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$139,925 |
$34 |
Robbery |
$148,663 |
$36 |
Assault |
$179,948 |
$43 |
Kidnapping |
$36,367 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$141,228 |
$34 |
Burglary |
$163,016 |
$39 |
Theft |
$206,564 |
$50 |
Arson |
$27,602 |
$7 |
Vandalism |
$80,594 |
$19 |
Animal Cruelty |
$506 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$44,935 |
$11 |
Identity Theft |
$7,444 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,672,135 |
$404 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, 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 Old Palo Alto totals $4,082,545 ($987 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,754,679 ($1,391 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 Old Palo Alto 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 neighborhood 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 Old Palo Alto has 2, have the same problem. Of Old Palo Alto’s 4,138 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 Old Palo Alto residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.514 |
Robbery |
1.142 |
Rape |
0.5577 |
Murder |
0.0637 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.278 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.639 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.204 |
Burglary |
4.343 |
Arson |
0.2762 |
Total Property Crime |
16.46 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1449 |
Drug Crimes |
1.468 |
Vandalism |
2.726 |
Identity Theft |
0.2324 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0165 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.588 (A-) |
Individual Old Palo Alto Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Old Palo Alto is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Old Palo Alto.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D | F | |
A | A- | A- | |
B- | B+ | C | |
B+ | A- | B | |
B- | B- | C+ | |
D+ | B | D- | |
F | D+ | F | |
B- | B | C+ | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | D | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Old Palo Alto is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A | A | |
B | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
A- | A- | A- | |
D+ | F | F | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | B | B | |
A | A | A | |
B+ | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, Old Palo Alto 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 Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 76% actual proficiency versus 66% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Old Palo Alto schools on SchoolGrade
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