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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$9.37 million

Cost of Crime™ for Piedmont, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,121 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Piedmont ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Piedmont's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Piedmont is 32.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Piedmont Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Piedmont varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Piedmont, CA see the most incidents - about 75 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 26 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Piedmont, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Piedmont for 2025 is $9,371,216. This translates to approximately $740 per resident and $2,121 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Piedmont. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Piedmont, CA:	$740
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Piedmont is $740 per year, which is $276 more than the national average and $250 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Piedmont:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $647 more than in Piedmont.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $527 less than in Piedmont

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Piedmont	Cost per Piedmont Resident
Murder	$4.15 million	$328
Rape/Sexual Assault	$398,855	$32
Robbery	$761,153	$60
Assault	$993,191	$78
Kidnapping	$89,345	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1.00 million	$79
Burglary	$704,801	$56
Theft	$658,488	$52
Arson	$93,326	$7
Vandalism	$286,820	$23
Animal Cruelty	$1,926	$0
Drug Crimes	$197,022	$16
Identity Theft	$35,604	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$9,371,216	$740

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont totals $30,054,664 ($2,374 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $39,425,880 ($3,115 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 Piedmont 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 north part of the city 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 Piedmont has 4, have the same problem. Of Piedmont’s 12,658 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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Piedmont 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 Piedmont residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.732
Robbery	1.912
Rape	0.5197
Murder	0.1745
Total Violent Crime	5.338 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.04
Vehicle Theft	5.103
Burglary	6.139
Arson	0.3053
Total Property Crime	21.59 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1164
Drug Crimes	2.104
Vandalism	3.172
Identity Theft	0.3634
Animal Cruelty	0.0206
Total "Other" Rate	5.776 (B)

Individual Piedmont Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Oakland, CA	D-	F	D-
Emeryville, CA	F	F	F
Canyon, CA	B-	B-	C
Berkeley, CA	D-	D-	F
Alameda, CA	D	D-	D-
Orinda Village, CA	D+	D	D-
Orinda, CA	C+	B-	D+
Albany, CA	D	D	D-
Moraga, CA	B	B-	C
El Cerrito, CA	C-	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Piedmont 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
Hazel Crest, IL	D+	D	D
Silver Firs, WA	B	A	A
Show Low, AZ	B-	C-	C-
Joppatowne, MD	C	D+	D+
Hyde Park, NY	A-	B-	B-
Hillsdale, MI	C+	C-	C-
Highland Springs, VA	D	C	C
Highland, IL	B+	A-	A-
Highland City, FL	A+	A+	A+
Herrin, IL	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Piedmont is as safe as the California state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Piedmont, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Piedmont schools on SchoolGrade

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