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

Crime per Capita in Tahoe Vista

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Tahoe Vista.

 

Tahoe Vista, CA Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D
C-
Other Crime Grade
A-

$591,701

Cost of Crime™ for Tahoe Vista, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $933 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Tahoe Vista ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Tahoe Vista's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tahoe Vista is 24.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tahoe Vista Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tahoe Vista varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Tahoe Vista, CA see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tahoe Vista, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Tahoe Vista for 2025 is $591,701. This translates to approximately $429 per resident and $933 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Tahoe Vista. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Tahoe Vista Compared to Other Cities?

Tahoe Vista, CA: $429
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tahoe Vista is $429 per year, which is $35 less than the national average and $62 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tahoe Vista:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $959 more than in Tahoe Vista.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $216 less than in Tahoe Vista

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Tahoe Vista for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Tahoe Vista
Cost per Tahoe Vista Resident
Murder
$154,027
$112
Rape/Sexual Assault
$47,772
$35
Robbery
$61,260
$44
Assault
$103,358
$75
Kidnapping
$7,803
$6
Vehicle Theft
$30,017
$22
Burglary
$74,300
$54
Theft
$56,866
$41
Arson
$10,128
$7
Vandalism
$25,631
$19
Animal Cruelty
$267
$0
Drug Crimes
$18,304
$13
Identity Theft
$1,969
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$591,701
$429

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tahoe Vista, 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 Tahoe Vista totals $1,311,464 ($950 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,903,166 ($1,379 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 Tahoe Vista 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 northeast 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 Tahoe Vista’s 1,380 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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Tahoe Vista 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 Tahoe Vista residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.608
Robbery
1.411
Rape
0.5709
Murder
0.0594
Total Violent Crime
4.650 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.957
Vehicle Theft
1.405
Burglary
5.936
Arson
0.3039
Total Property Crime
15.60 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0933
Drug Crimes
1.793
Vandalism
2.600
Identity Theft
0.1843
Animal Cruelty
0.0261
Total "Other" Rate
4.697 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tahoe Vista is lower 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
F
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
B
C+
C+
D
D
D
A
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
D-
D+
D+
B
B-
B-
A-
A+
A+
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Tahoe Vista 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 Tahoe Vista, CA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Tahoe Vista schools on SchoolGrade

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