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

Crime per Capita in Olema

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Olema.

 

Olema, CA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
D

$206,981

Cost of Crime™ for Olema, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $3,121 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Olema ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Olema's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Olema is 131.1 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Olema Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Olema varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 8 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Olema, CA see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Olema, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Olema for 2025 is $206,981. This translates to approximately $1,617 per resident and $3,121 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Olema. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.3%

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

Olema, CA: $1617
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Olema is $1,617 per year, which is $1,153 more than the national average and $1,126 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Olema:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $230 less than in Olema.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $1,404 less than in Olema

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Olema for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Olema
Cost per Olema Resident
Murder
$32,624
$255
Rape/Sexual Assault
$4,834
$38
Robbery
$15,601
$122
Assault
$61,736
$482
Kidnapping
$1,216
$9
Vehicle Theft
$11,978
$94
Burglary
$12,967
$101
Theft
$51,666
$404
Arson
$1,275
$10
Vandalism
$6,942
$54
Animal Cruelty
$32
$0
Drug Crimes
$3,061
$24
Identity Theft
$3,049
$24
Total Cost of Crime
$206,981
$1,617

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Olema, 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 Olema totals $264,183 ($2,064 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $471,164 ($3,681 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 Olema 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 city has few 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 Olema’s 128 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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Olema 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 Olema residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
16.79
Robbery
3.875
Rape
0.6229
Murder
0.1356
Total Violent Crime
21.43 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
77.94
Vehicle Theft
6.043
Burglary
11.17
Arson
0.4124
Total Property Crime
95.56 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1567
Drug Crimes
3.233
Vandalism
7.592
Identity Theft
3.077
Animal Cruelty
0.0333
Total "Other" Rate
14.09 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
D+
D
D-
D+
D
D
D+
D
D
D+
D
D-
D-
F
F
D
D-
D
F
F
F
C+
D
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Olema 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
B-
B-
B-
A-
C-
C-
D-
D-
D-
C+
A-
A-
D+
C-
C-
F
F
F
A
A
A
D+
D-
D-
D-
A-
A-
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Olema is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Olema, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Olema schools on SchoolGrade

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