Southwest, Anaheim, CA Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Southwest in green. The most dangerous areas in Southwest 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 Southwest, Anaheim, CA Safe?

The A- grade means the rate of theft is lower than the average US neighborhood. Southwest is in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning 18% of neighborhoods are safer and 82% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Southwest's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of theft in Southwest is 8.630 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Southwest generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in Southwest may be as high as 1 in 42 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 183 in the east 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 southeast parts of Southwest, Anaheim, CA: about 229 per year. The southwest part of Southwest has fewer cases of theft with only 27 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for Southwest, 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 southeast 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 Southwest residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Southwest 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 Southwest has 10, have the same problem. Of Southwest’s 122,847 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.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Southwest, Anaheim, CA at ISP Reports.

Southwest Crime Breakdown

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 Southwest residents in a standard year.

Individual Southwest Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
SouthWest Anaheim, Anaheim, CA	B+	C-	B	B+
Northwest, Anaheim, CA	B+	C	B+	A-
The Colony, Anaheim, CA	B+	C-	B+	B+
Southeast, Anaheim, CA	B	C-	B-	B-
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton, CA	B-	C+	C+	C
Riverview West, Santa Ana, CA	A+	A-	A+	A+
Northeast, Anaheim, CA	B+	C-	B+	A-
Santa Anita, Santa Ana, CA	A	B+	A	A
Riverview-Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA	A	B+	A-	A-
Artesia Pilar, Santa Ana, CA	A	B+	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Southwest 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
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ	D+	C-	C-	D
Far North Dallas, Dallas, TX	C	B-	B-	C+
Far North Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX	B	B+	B+	B
Central City, Corpus Christi, TX	D-	D-	D-	F
Spring Branch, Houston, TX	C-	C	C	D+
Flushing, Queens, NY	A-	B+	B+	B-
Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX	B	B-	B-	A-
Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY	B	C	C	C
Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO	D+	C-	C-	C
Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	B+	B-	B-	A

Considering only the theft rate, Southwest 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 Southwest, Anaheim, CA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Southwest schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 2 hours 55 minutes in Southwest. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Southwest, Anaheim, CA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.