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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$430,452

Cost of Crime™ for Palomar Mountain, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,081 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Palomar Mountain ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Palomar Mountain's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Palomar Mountain is 54.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Palomar Mountain Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Palomar Mountain varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Palomar Mountain, CA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Palomar Mountain, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Palomar Mountain for 2025 is $430,452. This translates to approximately $759 per resident and $2,081 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Palomar Mountain. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Palomar Mountain Compared to Other Cities?

Palomar Mountain, CA:	$759
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Palomar Mountain is $759 per year, which is $295 more than the national average and $268 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Palomar Mountain:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $628 more than in Palomar Mountain.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $546 less than in Palomar Mountain

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Palomar Mountain	Cost per Palomar Mountain Resident
Murder	$81,339	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,718	$33
Robbery	$52,659	$93
Assault	$96,276	$170
Kidnapping	$4,103	$7
Vehicle Theft	$26,215	$46
Burglary	$40,249	$71
Theft	$77,196	$136
Arson	$3,870	$7
Vandalism	$17,847	$31
Animal Cruelty	$162	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,815	$17
Identity Theft	$2,004	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$430,452	$759

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Palomar Mountain, 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 Palomar Mountain totals $684,650 ($1,207 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,115,103 ($1,967 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 Palomar Mountain 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 Palomar Mountain’s 567 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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Palomar Mountain 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 Palomar Mountain residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.912
Robbery	2.953
Rape	0.5445
Murder	0.0763
Total Violent Crime	9.486 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	26.29
Vehicle Theft	2.986
Burglary	7.826
Arson	0.2826
Total Property Crime	37.38 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1193
Drug Crimes	2.340
Vandalism	4.406
Identity Theft	0.4567
Animal Cruelty	0.0387
Total "Other" Rate	7.361 (B-)

Individual Palomar Mountain Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pauma Valley, CA	C-	D	D
Warner Springs, CA	D+	D-	D
Valley Center, CA	C	D+	D+
Pala, CA	C	D+	D+
Santa Ysabel, CA	C-	C-	D
Escondido, CA	C	C	D+
Wynola, CA	D+	C-	D-
Rainbow, CA	C+	C-	D+
Bonsall, CA	C+	C-	C-
Ranchita, CA	D-	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Palomar Mountain 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
Rosemont, OH	B	C+	C+
South Attica, NY	B-	B	B
Soudersburg, PA	D+	B-	B-
Sims Spring, TN	B	C+	C+
Simon, WV	B+	D	D
Sidney, KY	D	C-	C-
Shopville, KY	C	C-	C-
Sheakleyville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Holly Ridge, LA	D	F	F
Hollene, NM	C	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Palomar Mountain 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 Palomar Mountain, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Palomar Mountain schools on SchoolGrade

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