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

Crime per Capita in Valinda

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

 

Valinda, CA Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C-
Other Crime Grade
A-

$8.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Valinda, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,565 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Valinda ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Valinda's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Valinda is 23.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Valinda Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Valinda varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Valinda, CA see the most incidents - about 107 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Valinda, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Valinda for 2025 is $8,020,016. This translates to approximately $343 per resident and $1,565 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Valinda. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

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

Valinda, CA: $343
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Valinda is $343 per year, which is $121 less than the national average and $148 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Valinda:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,044 more than in Valinda.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $130 less than in Valinda

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Valinda for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Valinda
Cost per Valinda Resident
Murder
$1.42 million
$61
Rape/Sexual Assault
$694,805
$30
Robbery
$408,734
$17
Assault
$1.03 million
$44
Kidnapping
$162,976
$7
Vehicle Theft
$2.09 million
$89
Burglary
$353,422
$15
Theft
$1.11 million
$47
Arson
$122,509
$5
Vandalism
$320,217
$14
Animal Cruelty
$1,851
$0
Drug Crimes
$261,042
$11
Identity Theft
$43,701
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$8,020,016
$343

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Valinda, 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 Valinda totals $13,241,576 ($566 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,261,591 ($909 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 Valinda 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 southeast 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 Valinda’s 23,389 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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Valinda 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 Valinda residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.536
Robbery
0.5556
Rape
0.4899
Murder
0.0323
Total Violent Crime
2.614 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.161
Vehicle Theft
5.766
Burglary
1.666
Arson
0.2169
Total Property Crime
16.81 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1149
Drug Crimes
1.509
Vandalism
1.916
Identity Theft
0.2414
Animal Cruelty
0.0107
Total "Other" Rate
3.792 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Valinda 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
A-
A
A
D-
C-
C-
C+
C+
C+
A-
A
A
B+
A
A
A+
A+
A+
C-
C+
C+
B-
B+
B+
D+
D+
D+
C-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Valinda 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 Valinda, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Valinda schools on SchoolGrade

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