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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$27.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Winnetka, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,256 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Winnetka ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Winnetka's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Winnetka is 25.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Winnetka Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Winnetka varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Winnetka, CA see the most incidents - about 249 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 148 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Winnetka, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Winnetka for 2025 is $27,610,333. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $1,256 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Winnetka. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

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

Winnetka, CA:	$401
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Winnetka is $401 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $89 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Winnetka:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $986 more than in Winnetka.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $188 less than in Winnetka

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Winnetka	Cost per Winnetka Resident
Murder	$4.91 million	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.97 million	$29
Robbery	$1.62 million	$24
Assault	$4.63 million	$67
Kidnapping	$474,551	$7
Vehicle Theft	$7.54 million	$110
Burglary	$1.23 million	$18
Theft	$2.87 million	$42
Arson	$389,123	$6
Vandalism	$970,002	$14
Animal Cruelty	$9,364	$0
Drug Crimes	$880,918	$13
Identity Theft	$110,807	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$27,610,333	$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka totals $44,079,303 ($641 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $71,689,636 ($1,042 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 Winnetka 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 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, of which Winnetka has 7, have the same problem. Of Winnetka’s 68,803 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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Winnetka 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 Winnetka residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.344
Robbery	0.7483
Rape	0.4734
Murder	0.0379
Total Violent Crime	3.604 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.065
Vehicle Theft	7.073
Burglary	1.977
Arson	0.2342
Total Property Crime	17.35 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1138
Drug Crimes	1.731
Vandalism	1.973
Identity Theft	0.2081
Animal Cruelty	0.0184
Total "Other" Rate	4.045 (A-)

Individual Winnetka Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Canoga Park, CA	D+	D+	D-
Reseda, CA	C	C-	D+
Tarzana, CA	D+	C-	D-
Chatsworth, CA	C-	C-	D
Northridge, CA	C-	C	D
Woodland Hills, CA	D+	D+	D-
West Hills, CA	C+	C+	D+
Encino, CA	D+	C-	D
Hidden Hills, CA	D+	C-	D-
North Hills, CA	C	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Winnetka 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
Kokomo, IN	B-	C	C
Yorba Linda, CA	B+	C+	C+
Weston, FL	A+	A	A
Weatherford, TX	C	C-	C-
Waterford, MI	C+	C	C
Trujillo Alto, PR	D-	D	D
Troy, NY	C+	C-	C-
Tamarac, FL	B	C+	C+
Sanford, NC	D+	D+	D+
Salisbury, MD	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Winnetka 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 Winnetka, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Winnetka schools on SchoolGrade

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