Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Sunnyvale West

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Sunnyvale West residents.

 

Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA Map of Violent Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
A
A-
Other Crime Grade
A+

$5.07 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

In 2025, violent crime will cost $286 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Sunnyvale West 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.

The A grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Sunnyvale West ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of neighborhoods but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Sunnyvale West's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in Sunnyvale West is 2.344 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sunnyvale West residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sunnyvale West varies by area - ranging from 1 in 296 in the east areas to 1 in 563 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Sunnyvale West for 2025 is $5,073,079. This translates to approximately $109 per resident and $286 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in Sunnyvale West. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 16.5%

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

Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA: $109
Downtown San Francisco, San Fr: $824
El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir: $82
California: $264
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sunnyvale West is $109 per year, which is $149 less than the national average and $155 less than Sunnyvale's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Sunnyvale West:
  • In Downtown San Francisco, San Fr, crime costs $824 per person, which is $715 more than in Sunnyvale West.
  • In El Toro Marine Air Station, Ir, crime costs $82 per person, which is $26 less than in Sunnyvale West

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sunnyvale West for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sunnyvale West
Cost per Sunnyvale West Resident
Murder
$1.04 million
$22
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.56 million
$33
Robbery
$1.07 million
$23
Assault
$1.41 million
$30
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$5,073,079
$109

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale West totals $15,372,954 ($330 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,446,033 ($439 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Sunnyvale West violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Sunnyvale West has 5, have the same problem. Of Sunnyvale West’s 46,604 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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Sunnyvale West Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Sunnyvale West residents in a standard year.

Sunnyvale West Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Sunnyvale West residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.052
Robbery
0.7289
Rape
0.5513
Murder
0.0119
Total Violent Crime
2.344 (A)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Sunnyvale West is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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
A+
A
A
A
B
B
B-
D
D
D-
D
D
A+
B+
B+
C-
B-
B-
B
B-
B-
B+
C+
C+
D-
D-
D-
A
A
A

Considering only the violent crime rate, Sunnyvale West is safer than the California state average and safer than the national average.

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