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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$248,437

Cost of Crime™ for Waukena, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,287 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Waukena ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Waukena's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waukena is 19.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waukena Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waukena varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Waukena, CA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waukena, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Waukena for 2025 is $248,437. This translates to approximately $344 per resident and $1,287 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Waukena. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Waukena, CA:	$344
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waukena is $344 per year, which is $121 less than the national average and $147 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waukena:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,044 more than in Waukena.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $130 less than in Waukena

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waukena	Cost per Waukena Resident
Murder	$83,149	$115
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,803	$26
Robbery	$15,247	$21
Assault	$40,533	$56
Kidnapping	$9,035	$12
Vehicle Theft	$10,820	$15
Burglary	$19,350	$27
Theft	$37,716	$52
Arson	$2,636	$4
Vandalism	$7,056	$10
Animal Cruelty	$54	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,884	$4
Identity Theft	$1,154	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$248,437	$344

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waukena, 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 Waukena totals $659,321 ($912 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $907,759 ($1,256 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 Waukena 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 Waukena’s 723 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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Waukena 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 Waukena residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.952
Robbery	0.6704
Rape	0.4289
Murder	0.0612
Total Violent Crime	3.113 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.07
Vehicle Theft	0.9664
Burglary	2.951
Arson	0.1510
Total Property Crime	14.14 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2061
Drug Crimes	0.5393
Vandalism	1.366
Identity Theft	0.2063
Animal Cruelty	0.0101
Total "Other" Rate	2.328 (A+)

Individual Waukena Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Corcoran, CA	C	D+	C-
Tulare, CA	C+	C-	C-
Guernsey, CA	C-	C-	D
Tipton, CA	C-	C-	D
Plainview, CA	D+	B-	D-
Stratford, CA	F	D-	F
Lemoore, CA	C	C	D+
Lindsay, CA	C-	D	D
Strathmore, CA	D	D	D-
Nanceville, CA	C-	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waukena is lower 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
Salyer, CA	C	F	F
Lerado, OH	A-	B	B
Leslie, GA	D	D	D
Letohatchee, AL	F	F	F
Lewisville, IN	A-	A-	A-
Linden, WI	A	A+	A+
London, MI	A+	A	A
Miles Crossing, OR	B-	C	C
Milltown, MT	D-	D	D
Republic, MI	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Waukena 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 Waukena, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Waukena schools on SchoolGrade

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