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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$103,850

Cost of Crime™ for Shady Glen, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $837 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Shady Glen ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Shady Glen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shady Glen is 21.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shady Glen Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shady Glen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Shady Glen, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Shady Glen for 2025 is $103,850. This translates to approximately $319 per resident and $837 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Shady Glen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Shady Glen Compared to Other Cities?

Shady Glen, CA:	$319
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shady Glen is $319 per year, which is $146 less than the national average and $172 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shady Glen:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,069 more than in Shady Glen.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $105 less than in Shady Glen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shady Glen	Cost per Shady Glen Resident
Murder	$9,899	$30
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,766	$30
Robbery	$11,606	$36
Assault	$21,523	$66
Kidnapping	$3,080	$9
Vehicle Theft	$16,469	$51
Burglary	$9,354	$29
Theft	$12,514	$38
Arson	$1,443	$4
Vandalism	$3,255	$10
Animal Cruelty	$55	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,479	$14
Identity Theft	$408	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$103,850	$319

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shady Glen, 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 Shady Glen totals $125,066 ($384 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $228,916 ($702 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 Shady Glen 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 Shady Glen’s 326 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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Shady Glen 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 Shady Glen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.299
Robbery	1.132
Rape	0.4941
Murder	0.0162
Total Violent Crime	3.941 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.412
Vehicle Theft	3.262
Burglary	3.163
Arson	0.1834
Total Property Crime	14.02 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1558
Drug Crimes	1.857
Vandalism	1.398
Identity Theft	0.1615
Animal Cruelty	0.0227
Total "Other" Rate	3.595 (A)

Individual Shady Glen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Colfax, CA	C+	D+	C-
Weimar, CA	B-	D+	C-
Alta Sierra, CA	B+	D+	B
Magra, CA	B	C	B-
Heather Glen, CA	B+	C+	B-
Applegate, CA	B	C-	C+
Meadow Vista, CA	A-	B	B
Iowa Hill, CA	D-	F	F
Grass Valley, CA	C	D	D+
Foresthill, CA	B-	C	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shady Glen is similar 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
Elton, NY	A+	A	A
Vanatta, OH	B+	A	A
Van, WV	B-	C+	C+
Van Hornesville, NY	A-	B+	B+
Valley Hill, MS	A+	A+	A+
Valley City, MO	B	B+	B+
Union, GA	B	C+	C+
Tyler, OK	C	B-	B-
Ewen, MI	C+	D-	D-
Vandervoort, AR	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Shady Glen 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 Shady Glen, CA average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Shady Glen schools on SchoolGrade

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