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

Crime per Capita in West Modesto

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

 

West Modesto, Modesto, CA Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
C+
Other Crime Grade
A-

$4.73 million

Cost of Crime™ for West Modesto, Modesto, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,117 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. West Modesto ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of neighborhoods but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to West Modesto's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in West Modesto is 31.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Modesto Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Modesto varies by area - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northeast areas to 1 in 38 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of West Modesto, Modesto, CA see the most incidents - about 71 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Modesto, Modesto, CA

The total projected cost of crime in West Modesto for 2025 is $4,733,306. This translates to approximately $572 per resident and $2,117 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in West Modesto. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Modesto Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

West Modesto, Modesto, CA: $572
New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: $1496
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $200
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Modesto is $572 per year, which is $108 more than the national average and $82 more than Modesto's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Modesto:
  • In New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, crime costs $1,496 per person, which is $923 more than in West Modesto.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $200 per person, which is $373 less than in West Modesto

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Modesto for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to West Modesto
Cost per West Modesto Resident
Murder
$1.47 million
$177
Rape/Sexual Assault
$211,189
$26
Robbery
$358,130
$43
Assault
$922,096
$112
Kidnapping
$109,319
$13
Vehicle Theft
$519,372
$63
Burglary
$267,638
$32
Theft
$584,058
$71
Arson
$38,503
$5
Vandalism
$153,881
$19
Animal Cruelty
$1,340
$0
Drug Crimes
$89,200
$11
Identity Theft
$11,636
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$4,733,306
$572

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Modesto, Modesto, 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 West Modesto totals $11,161,470 ($1,350 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,894,776 ($1,922 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 West Modesto 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of West Modesto’s 8,268 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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West Modesto 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 West Modesto residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.883
Robbery
1.377
Rape
0.4213
Murder
0.0944
Total Violent Crime
5.776 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.64
Vehicle Theft
4.057
Burglary
3.569
Arson
0.1928
Total Property Crime
21.46 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2181
Drug Crimes
1.459
Vandalism
2.605
Identity Theft
0.1818
Animal Cruelty
0.0219
Total "Other" Rate
4.486 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West Modesto 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
A
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
C
F
F
A+
A-
A-
C+
D-
D-
A-
A-
A-
F
F
F
C
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, West Modesto 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 West Modesto, Modesto, CA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Modesto schools on SchoolGrade

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