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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$161,212

Cost of Crime™ for Paynes Creek, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,140 per household.

More cost data

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Paynes Creek ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Paynes Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Paynes Creek is 27.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Paynes Creek Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Paynes Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Paynes Creek, CA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Paynes Creek, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Paynes Creek for 2025 is $161,212. This translates to approximately $502 per resident and $1,140 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Paynes Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Paynes Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Paynes Creek, CA:	$502
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Paynes Creek is $502 per year, which is $38 more than the national average and $12 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Paynes Creek:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $885 more than in Paynes Creek.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $289 less than in Paynes Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Paynes Creek	Cost per Paynes Creek Resident
Murder	$48,300	$150
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,799	$31
Robbery	$11,839	$37
Assault	$30,537	$95
Kidnapping	$8,082	$25
Vehicle Theft	$6,966	$22
Burglary	$15,111	$47
Theft	$16,652	$52
Arson	$2,071	$6
Vandalism	$6,179	$19
Animal Cruelty	$93	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,926	$15
Identity Theft	$656	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$161,212	$502

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Paynes Creek, 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 Paynes Creek totals $381,247 ($1,188 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $542,460 ($1,690 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 Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek’s 321 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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Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.313
Robbery	1.173
Rape	0.5035
Murder	0.0801
Total Violent Crime	5.069 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.02
Vehicle Theft	1.401
Burglary	5.190
Arson	0.2672
Total Property Crime	16.88 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4153
Drug Crimes	2.075
Vandalism	2.695
Identity Theft	0.2639
Animal Cruelty	0.0390
Total "Other" Rate	5.487 (B+)

Individual Paynes Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Manton, CA	C-	C-	D
Mineral, CA	C	D	C-
Dales, CA	C	D	C-
Shingletown, CA	B-	B	C-
Viola, CA	D+	C	D-
Balls Ferry, CA	B-	C-	C
Whitmore, CA	B+	B-	C+
Dairyville, CA	C-	D-	D+
Millville, CA	B+	B	C+
Mill Creek, CA	C-	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Paynes Creek is lower 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
Hanersville, OH	B-	C+	C+
Spaceport City, NM	C-	D+	D+
South Westport, MA	A	C+	C+
South Sutton, NH	A	A	A
South Danby, NY	A-	C	C
Simnasho, OR	F	D+	D+
Huntsville, WA	F	D-	D-
Hickston, TX	C+	C	C
Heart Lake, PA	B	C-	C-
Hassell, NC	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek, CA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Paynes Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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