Crime per Capita in Paradise Valley
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Paradise Valley.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$2.26 million
Cost of Crime™ for Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,664 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Paradise 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 Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Paradise Valley ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of neighborhoods but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Paradise Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Paradise Valley is 26.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Paradise Valley Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Paradise Valley varies by area - ranging from 1 in 36 in the west areas to 1 in 39 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA see the most incidents - about 44 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Paradise Valley for 2025 is $2,261,775. This translates to approximately $525 per resident and $1,664 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Paradise Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Paradise Valley Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA: | $525 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Paradise Valley is $525 per year, which is $61 more than the national average and $34 more than South San Francisco's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Paradise Valley:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $971 more than in Paradise Valley.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $325 less than in Paradise Valley
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Paradise Valley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Paradise Valley |
Cost per Paradise Valley Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$825,644 |
$192 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$135,521 |
$31 |
Robbery |
$154,991 |
$36 |
Assault |
$296,629 |
$69 |
Kidnapping |
$47,655 |
$11 |
Vehicle Theft |
$321,654 |
$75 |
Burglary |
$86,048 |
$20 |
Theft |
$255,952 |
$59 |
Arson |
$28,621 |
$7 |
Vandalism |
$30,170 |
$7 |
Animal Cruelty |
$231 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$64,504 |
$15 |
Identity Theft |
$14,153 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,261,775 |
$525 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, 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 Paradise Valley totals $6,276,208 ($1,457 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,537,983 ($1,982 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 Paradise 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 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 have the same problem. Of Paradise Valley’s 4,308 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 Paradise Valley residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.398 |
Robbery |
1.144 |
Rape |
0.5188 |
Murder |
0.1020 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.162 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.47 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.822 |
Burglary |
2.202 |
Arson |
0.2751 |
Total Property Crime |
18.77 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1824 |
Drug Crimes |
2.024 |
Vandalism |
0.9803 |
Identity Theft |
0.4245 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0072 |
Total "Other" Rate |
3.619 (A) |
Individual Paradise Valley Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Paradise Valley is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Paradise Valley.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | C- | B- | |
A- | B- | B | |
D+ | C- | D- | |
D- | D | F | |
B | B- | B- | |
B | B | C+ | |
C- | C- | D | |
A- | B- | B+ | |
B | C | B | |
A | B | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Paradise Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
F | C+ | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
F | F | F | |
B+ | C | C | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
D | C | C | |
D | C | C | |
A | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Paradise Valley schools on SchoolGrade
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