Theft per Capita in Midtown-San Jose
The map below shows theft per 1,000 Midtown-San Jose residents.
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Other Crime Grade |
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A crime occurs every 2 days 3 hours (on average) in Midtown-San Jose.
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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Midtown-San Jose in green. The most dangerous areas in Midtown-San Jose are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Midtown-San Jose, Palo Alto, CA Safe?
The B+ grade means the rate of theft is lower than the average US neighborhood. Midtown-San Jose is in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning 23% of neighborhoods are safer and 77% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Midtown-San Jose's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.
The rate of theft in Midtown-San Jose is 9.555 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Midtown-San Jose generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in Midtown-San Jose may be as high as 1 in 82 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 130 in the northeast part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the east parts of Midtown-San Jose, Palo Alto, CA: about 17 per year. The central part of Midtown-San Jose has fewer cases of theft with only 5 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Theft Maps
When looking at the theft map for Midtown-San Jose, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the south part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Midtown-San Jose residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Midtown-San Jose has 0, 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 Midtown-San Jose has 0, have the same problem. Of Midtown-San Jose’s 8,357 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Midtown-San Jose residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.194 |
Robbery |
0.8732 |
Rape |
0.5700 |
Murder |
0.0723 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.709 (A-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.555 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.727 |
Burglary |
2.525 |
Arson |
0.2026 |
Total Property Crime |
14.01 (A-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1442 |
Drug Crimes |
1.430 |
Vandalism |
1.694 |
Identity Theft |
0.2221 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0145 |
Total "Other" Rate |
3.505 (A) |
Individual Midtown-San Jose Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of theft in Midtown-San Jose is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Midtown-San Jose.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | B+ | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B+ | C | B- | |
B- | B- | C+ | C | |
A- | B | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B | C+ | C | |
B+ | A- | B | B | |
F | D | F | F | |
F | D+ | F | F | |
D+ | B | D- | D- | |
B- | B | C- | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Midtown-San Jose is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for theft. 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 | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | D- | F | |
D- | D- | D- | C- | |
C- | B | B | D | |
B | C- | C- | C+ | |
A+ | A- | A- | A+ | |
D | D | D | D | |
C+ | A+ | A+ | C- | |
A | B | B | B+ | |
A+ | A | A | B+ | |
B- | A | A | C+ |
Considering only the theft rate, Midtown-San Jose 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 Midtown-San Jose, Palo Alto, CA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 79% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Midtown-San Jose schools on SchoolGrade
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