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

Crime per Capita in Rio Linda

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

 

Rio Linda, CA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D
Other Crime Grade
A-

$8.63 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rio Linda, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,590 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rio Linda ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Rio Linda's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rio Linda is 31.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rio Linda Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rio Linda varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Rio Linda, CA see the most incidents - about 92 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rio Linda, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Rio Linda for 2025 is $8,634,457. This translates to approximately $506 per resident and $1,590 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Rio Linda. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rio Linda Compared to Other Cities?

Rio Linda, CA: $506
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rio Linda is $506 per year, which is $42 more than the national average and $15 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rio Linda:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $881 more than in Rio Linda.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $293 less than in Rio Linda

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rio Linda for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rio Linda
Cost per Rio Linda Resident
Murder
$1.57 million
$92
Rape/Sexual Assault
$498,107
$29
Robbery
$632,971
$37
Assault
$2.19 million
$128
Kidnapping
$144,570
$8
Vehicle Theft
$1.29 million
$76
Burglary
$618,938
$36
Theft
$1.02 million
$60
Arson
$109,469
$6
Vandalism
$213,820
$13
Animal Cruelty
$3,127
$0
Drug Crimes
$318,641
$19
Identity Theft
$23,864
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$8,634,457
$506

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rio Linda, 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 Rio Linda totals $13,688,278 ($802 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,322,735 ($1,308 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 Rio Linda 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 central 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 have the same problem. Of Rio Linda’s 17,062 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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Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.470
Robbery
1.179
Rape
0.4815
Murder
0.0488
Total Violent Crime
6.180 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.58
Vehicle Theft
4.889
Burglary
4.000
Arson
0.2657
Total Property Crime
20.73 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1397
Drug Crimes
2.525
Vandalism
1.754
Identity Theft
0.1807
Animal Cruelty
0.0248
Total "Other" Rate
4.624 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rio Linda 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
A
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
B-
C
C
D
F
F
D-
F
F
C-
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
D-
D
D
B-
C+
C+
C
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rio Linda schools on SchoolGrade

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