Crime per Capita in Upper State
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Upper State.
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C+
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$8.86 million
Cost of Crime™ for Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,071 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Upper State 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 Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA Safe?
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Upper State ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of neighborhoods but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Upper State's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Upper State is 34.70 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Upper State Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Upper State varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the southwest areas to 1 in 40 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA see the most incidents - about 139 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 19 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Upper State for 2025 is $8,864,702. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $1,071 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Upper State. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Upper State Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA: | $459 |
|---|---|
| New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: | $1496 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: | $200 |
| California: | $491 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Upper State is $459 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $31 less than Santa Barbara's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Upper State:
- In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,036 more than in Upper State.
- In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $259 less than in Upper State
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Upper State for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Upper State |
Cost per Upper State Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$913,299 |
$47 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$634,339 |
$33 |
Robbery |
$870,699 |
$45 |
Assault |
$1.80 million |
$93 |
Kidnapping |
$311,022 |
$16 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.20 million |
$62 |
Burglary |
$754,523 |
$39 |
Theft |
$1.58 million |
$82 |
Arson |
$128,869 |
$7 |
Vandalism |
$297,064 |
$15 |
Animal Cruelty |
$3,738 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$313,728 |
$16 |
Identity Theft |
$56,664 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$8,864,702 |
$459 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upper State, Santa Barbara, 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 Upper State totals $10,083,189 ($523 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,947,891 ($982 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 Upper State 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 Upper State has 3, have the same problem. Of Upper State’s 19,297 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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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 Upper State residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.240 |
Robbery |
1.434 |
Rape |
0.5422 |
Murder |
0.0252 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.241 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
15.82 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.032 |
Burglary |
4.311 |
Arson |
0.2765 |
Total Property Crime |
24.44 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2658 |
Drug Crimes |
2.198 |
Vandalism |
2.155 |
Identity Theft |
0.3794 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0262 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.024 (A-) |
Individual Upper State Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Upper State is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Upper State.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C+ | B | |
B+ | D+ | B+ | |
B- | C- | C+ | |
D+ | D- | D | |
D- | F | F | |
B | C | B- | |
B+ | C- | A- | |
A- | A- | B+ | |
A | B | A- | |
A | B+ | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Upper State is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
C | C- | C- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D- | C- | C- | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
F | D- | D- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D+ | D | D | |
C- | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, Upper State is as safe as 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 Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Upper State schools on SchoolGrade
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