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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$35.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Tustin, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,199 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Tustin ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Tustin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tustin is 33.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tustin Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tustin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Tustin, CA see the most incidents - about 708 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 121 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tustin, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Tustin for 2025 is $35,849,194. This translates to approximately $398 per resident and $1,199 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Tustin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

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

Tustin, CA:	$398
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tustin is $398 per year, which is $67 less than the national average and $93 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tustin:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $990 more than in Tustin.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $184 less than in Tustin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tustin	Cost per Tustin Resident
Murder	$4.09 million	$45
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.50 million	$28
Robbery	$2.36 million	$26
Assault	$6.59 million	$73
Kidnapping	$556,859	$6
Vehicle Theft	$4.04 million	$45
Burglary	$4.00 million	$44
Theft	$7.86 million	$87
Arson	$556,856	$6
Vandalism	$1.72 million	$19
Animal Cruelty	$11,496	$0
Drug Crimes	$1.02 million	$11
Identity Theft	$537,652	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$35,849,194	$398

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tustin, 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 Tustin totals $42,188,437 ($468 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $78,037,632 ($865 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 Tustin 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 northwest 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 Tustin has 9, have the same problem. Of Tustin’s 90,182 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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Tustin 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 Tustin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.544
Robbery	0.8320
Rape	0.4579
Murder	0.0241
Total Violent Crime	3.858 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.84
Vehicle Theft	2.890
Burglary	4.895
Arson	0.2557
Total Property Crime	24.88 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1018
Drug Crimes	1.527
Vandalism	2.676
Identity Theft	0.7703
Animal Cruelty	0.0172
Total "Other" Rate	5.092 (B+)

Individual Tustin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North Tustin, CA	C-	C	D
Irvine, CA	B	C+	C
Santa Ana, CA	B	C	C
Orange, CA	C+	C-	D+
Villa Park, CA	D	D+	D-
Orange Park Acres, CA	B+	B	B-
Costa Mesa, CA	C	D	D+
Fountain Valley, CA	C+	C-	D+
Garden Grove, CA	B+	C	B-
Anaheim, CA	C	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tustin 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
Woodville, TN	C	D-	D-
Wray, GA	C+	C+	C+
Wisner, MI	A-	C	C
Wilton, ND	B	B-	B-
Witt Springs, KY	C+	B+	B+
Wilsonville, GA	B-	C+	C+
Wilsontown, WV	A	A-	A-
Wilsons, VA	C	C+	C+
Worms, NE	B-	B	B
Young, AZ	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Tustin 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 Tustin, CA average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Tustin schools on SchoolGrade

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