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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.95 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sierra Madre, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $967 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sierra Madre ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Sierra Madre's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sierra Madre is 29.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sierra Madre Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sierra Madre varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Sierra Madre, CA see the most incidents - about 84 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sierra Madre, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Sierra Madre for 2025 is $4,953,544. This translates to approximately $413 per resident and $967 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Sierra Madre. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sierra Madre Compared to Other Cities?

Sierra Madre, CA:	$413
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sierra Madre is $413 per year, which is $51 less than the national average and $77 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sierra Madre:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $974 more than in Sierra Madre.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $200 less than in Sierra Madre

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sierra Madre	Cost per Sierra Madre Resident
Murder	$698,203	$58
Rape/Sexual Assault	$377,694	$32
Robbery	$415,783	$35
Assault	$810,170	$68
Kidnapping	$82,148	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1.08 million	$90
Burglary	$237,355	$20
Theft	$736,129	$61
Arson	$78,248	$7
Vandalism	$183,969	$15
Animal Cruelty	$1,845	$0
Drug Crimes	$231,745	$19
Identity Theft	$19,077	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$4,953,544	$413

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre totals $6,892,961 ($575 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,846,504 ($989 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 Sierra Madre 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 south 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 Sierra Madre has 1, have the same problem. Of Sierra Madre’s 11,981 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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Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.355
Robbery	1.103
Rape	0.5199
Murder	0.0310
Total Violent Crime	4.009 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.86
Vehicle Theft	5.828
Burglary	2.184
Arson	0.2704
Total Property Crime	20.15 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1131
Drug Crimes	2.615
Vandalism	2.149
Identity Theft	0.2057
Animal Cruelty	0.0208
Total "Other" Rate	5.104 (B+)

Individual Sierra Madre Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Pasadena, CA	D-	D	D-
Kinneloa Mesa, CA	C	C-	D+
Arcadia, CA	C-	D+	D
Monrovia, CA	C-	D+	D
Temple City, CA	C	C-	D+
Pasadena, CA	D	D-	D-
San Marino, CA	D	D-	D-
Bradbury, CA	C	B	D+
San Gabriel, CA	C-	D	D+
Duarte, CA	C+	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sierra Madre 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
Fort Madison, IA	C-	C	C
Steger, IL	C	C	C
Greentree, NJ	A-	A	A
Glendale, WI	D+	D+	D+
Freeland, MI	A	B+	B+
Franklin Lakes, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Foxboro, MA	A+	A-	A-
Fort Sill, OK	F	B+	B+
Fort Scott, KS	D+	C	C
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre, CA average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sierra Madre schools on SchoolGrade

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