The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Verdugo Viejo

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

 

Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$5.09 million

Cost of Crime™ for Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,084 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Verdugo Viejo 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 Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Verdugo Viejo ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of neighborhoods but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Verdugo Viejo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Verdugo Viejo is 30.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Verdugo Viejo Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Verdugo Viejo varies by area - ranging from 1 in 27 in the south areas to 1 in 38 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA see the most incidents - about 65 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Verdugo Viejo for 2025 is $5,090,372. This translates to approximately $478 per resident and $1,084 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Verdugo Viejo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Verdugo Viejo Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA: $478
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: $1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $200
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Verdugo Viejo is $478 per year, which is $14 more than the national average and $12 less than Glendale's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Verdugo Viejo:
  • In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $1,017 more than in Verdugo Viejo.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $278 less than in Verdugo Viejo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Verdugo Viejo for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Verdugo Viejo
Cost per Verdugo Viejo Resident
Murder
$1.07 million
$101
Rape/Sexual Assault
$301,840
$28
Robbery
$256,343
$24
Assault
$867,756
$82
Kidnapping
$70,379
$7
Vehicle Theft
$1.27 million
$119
Burglary
$216,910
$20
Theft
$578,527
$54
Arson
$56,317
$5
Vandalism
$225,366
$21
Animal Cruelty
$1,913
$0
Drug Crimes
$161,128
$15
Identity Theft
$13,145
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$5,090,372
$478

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, 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 Verdugo Viejo totals $8,926,770 ($839 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,017,143 ($1,317 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 Verdugo Viejo 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 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 Verdugo Viejo has 1, have the same problem. Of Verdugo Viejo’s 10,641 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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Verdugo Viejo 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 Verdugo Viejo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.840
Robbery
0.7659
Rape
0.4678
Murder
0.0537
Total Violent Crime
4.127 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.50
Vehicle Theft
7.686
Burglary
2.247
Arson
0.2192
Total Property Crime
20.65 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1091
Drug Crimes
2.047
Vandalism
2.965
Identity Theft
0.1596
Animal Cruelty
0.0243
Total "Other" Rate
5.305 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C-
D+
B-
B-
C+
B+
B
B-
B-
C+
C+
C-
D+
D+
B-
C+
C+
B
C+
B-
C
D+
C-
B
B-
B-
C+
C
C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Verdugo Viejo 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
F
F
F
B
B+
B+
B
A-
A-
D+
D
D
F
F
F
A+
A
A
F
F
F
A-
C+
C+
A+
A-
A-
D
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Verdugo Viejo 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 Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Verdugo Viejo schools on SchoolGrade

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