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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$883,973

Cost of Crime™ for Talmage, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,803 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Talmage ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Talmage's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Talmage is 36.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Talmage Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Talmage varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Talmage, CA see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Talmage, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Talmage for 2025 is $883,973. This translates to approximately $616 per resident and $1,803 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Talmage. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Talmage Compared to Other Cities?

Talmage, CA:	$616
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Talmage is $616 per year, which is $151 more than the national average and $125 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Talmage:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $772 more than in Talmage.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $402 less than in Talmage

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Talmage	Cost per Talmage Resident
Murder	$194,162	$135
Rape/Sexual Assault	$41,656	$29
Robbery	$86,331	$60
Assault	$184,531	$129
Kidnapping	$32,602	$23
Vehicle Theft	$101,574	$71
Burglary	$77,950	$54
Theft	$99,803	$70
Arson	$9,546	$7
Vandalism	$30,832	$21
Animal Cruelty	$247	$0
Drug Crimes	$20,391	$14
Identity Theft	$4,349	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$883,973	$616

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Talmage, 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 Talmage totals $1,583,516 ($1,103 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,467,489 ($1,718 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 Talmage 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 Talmage’s 1,436 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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Talmage 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 Talmage residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.475
Robbery	1.911
Rape	0.4784
Murder	0.0719
Total Violent Crime	6.936 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.42
Vehicle Theft	4.568
Burglary	5.985
Arson	0.2753
Total Property Crime	24.25 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3744
Drug Crimes	1.920
Vandalism	3.005
Identity Theft	0.3913
Animal Cruelty	0.0233
Total "Other" Rate	5.714 (B)

Individual Talmage Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ukiah, CA	D-	D-	F
Vichy Springs, CA	C+	D+	C-
Calpella, CA	D-	D-	F
Hopland, CA	F	F	F
Old Hopland, CA	F	F	F
Witter Springs, CA	D+	D	D-
Redwood Valley, CA	D+	F	D
Boonville, CA	D-	F	D-
Yorkville, CA	D	F	D-
Lakeport, CA	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Talmage 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
Elmore City, OK	D+	C	C
Saline, LA	D+	D-	D-
Laura, OH	B+	B	B
Hartsgrove, OH	A	B-	B-
Harnell Park, MN	D+	B-	B-
Falls City, OR	C+	C	C
Ettrick, WI	A-	C	C
Estelline, SD	B+	B	B
Enderlin, ND	D	C+	C+
Elsinore, UT	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Talmage is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Talmage, CA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Talmage schools on SchoolGrade

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