San Bernardino Ranks Top in California’s Crime Cost, Residents Face $3,959 Per Person
San Bernardino tops California’s crime cost ranking with residents facing $3,959 per person, making it the state’s most financially burdened city and 10th nationwide out of 300 cities studied due to high crime rates, according to the report of SB Sun.
Oakland’s Crime Cost Hits $3,507 Per Resident, Ranks Second Highest in California
Oakland ranks second in California for crime cost at $3,507 per resident placing 17th nationally. High property crime rates contribute to its ranking, alongside the third-highest violent crime rate in the state.
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Oakland’s Crime Cost Hits $3,507 Per Resident, Second Highest in California
Thousand Oaks stands out as California’s safest large city, with a low crime cost of $163 per resident, ranking second safest nationally. It boasts remarkably low rates of both violent and property crimes.
Irvine Named California’s Second Safest City, Crime Cost at $194 Per Resident
Irvine is California’s second safest city, with a crime cost of $194 per resident, indicating its strong reputation for safety. However, crime rankings should be taken with caution as they mix science and subjectivity. Overall, California’s larger cities tend to fare well economically in terms of safety, with crime costs per resident lower than the national average.
Crime costs per resident show how much crime financially impacts a city. San Bernardino and Oakland have high costs while Thousand Oaks and Irvine are safer and have lower costs. However, these numbers don’t tell the whole story. Other factors like community involvement and resources also affect safety. So, while rankings give an idea of safety it’s important to look deeper to understand what makes a city safe.
