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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$771,464

Cost of Crime™ for Smith River, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,019 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Smith River 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 Smith River's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Smith River is 28.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Smith River Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Smith River varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Smith River, CA see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Smith River, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Smith River for 2025 is $771,464. This translates to approximately $367 per resident and $1,019 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Smith River. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Smith River Compared to Other Cities?

Smith River, CA:	$367
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Smith River is $367 per year, which is $97 less than the national average and $123 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Smith River:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,020 more than in Smith River.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $154 less than in Smith River

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Smith River	Cost per Smith River Resident
Murder	$75,582	$36
Rape/Sexual Assault	$66,460	$32
Robbery	$129,776	$62
Assault	$94,172	$45
Kidnapping	$18,567	$9
Vehicle Theft	$83,677	$40
Burglary	$81,706	$39
Theft	$147,716	$70
Arson	$11,213	$5
Vandalism	$33,604	$16
Animal Cruelty	$544	$0
Drug Crimes	$24,189	$12
Identity Theft	$4,258	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$771,464	$367

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Smith River, 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 Smith River totals $923,942 ($440 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,695,406 ($807 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 Smith River 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 Smith River’s 2,101 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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Smith River 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 Smith River residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.561
Robbery	1.964
Rape	0.5217
Murder	0.0191
Total Violent Crime	4.065 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.58
Vehicle Theft	2.572
Burglary	4.288
Arson	0.2210
Total Property Crime	20.66 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1457
Drug Crimes	1.556
Vandalism	2.239
Identity Theft	0.2618
Animal Cruelty	0.0350
Total "Other" Rate	4.238 (A-)

Individual Smith River Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fort Dick, CA	D	C-	F
Harbor, OR	D	D+	D-
Crescent City, CA	D	D-	D-
Brookings, OR	D+	C	D
Gasquet, CA	F	F	F
Carpenterville, OR	D-	D+	D-
Pistol River, OR	C	D+	C+
O'Brien, OR	C-	C-	C-
Requa, CA	F	F	F
Klamath, CA	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Smith River 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
Morven, NC	D-	D	D
Phelps, KY	C-	C+	C+
Paris, OH	B-	B	B
Oxford, IA	C	D+	D+
Oregonia, OH	A	B	B
Ola, TX	C+	C-	C-
Oberlin, KS	F	D-	D-
North Rose, NY	B+	C-	C-
Nora Springs, IA	A-	A	A
Newell, WV	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Smith River is safer than 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 Smith River, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Smith River schools on SchoolGrade

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