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29%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
27%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
29%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCalistoga/100k peopleCalifornia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime85n/a (estimate)1,6502,8432,324
Murder0n/a0.05.76.3
Rape3n/a58.237.440.0
Robbery3n/a58.2123.566.1
Assault8n/a155.3332.8268.2
Violent crime14n/a (estimate)272500370
Burglary13n/a252.4371.9269.8
Theft51n/a990.11,499.31,401.9
Vehicle theft7n/a135.9471.9282.7
Property crime71n/a (estimate)1,3782,3431,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Calistoga, CA

The Calistoga crime rates are 29% lower than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 14 violent crimes in Calistoga (272 per 100,000 people), which is 26.5% lower than the national average and there were a total of 71 property crimes (1378 per 100,000 residents) which is 29.5% lower than average.

Calistoga showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Calistoga a Safe Place to Live?

Is Calistoga a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Calistoga has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 29%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.23 daily incidents, encompassing 0.04 violent crimes and 0.19 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Calistoga as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Calistoga Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Calistoga has decreased by 16.7% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Calistoga is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 27.3%, while property crime has decreased by 22%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Calistoga.

Potential Causes for Crime in Calistoga

Calistoga has a poverty rate of 6.2, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Calistoga crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Calistoga has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

Calistoga has a population density of 2074.7 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Calistoga crime rates.

Calistoga crime map



The Calistoga crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Calistoga as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Calistoga crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Calistoga crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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Crime Quick Facts

  • Calistoga crime rates are 29% lower than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Calistoga are 27% lower than the national average
  • In Calistoga you have a 1 in 61 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Calistoga is safer than 44% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Calistoga has decreased by 15%

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        Daily Crime In Calistoga (per 100,000 people)

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Calistoga, California is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Calistoga are 1.72 times less than the California average and 1.41 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Calistoga are 1.84 times less than than California and 1.36 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Calistoga are 1.70 times less than than California and 1.42 times less than the national average.

        How Safe is Calistoga (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in California and all other cities across the US, is Calistoga safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Calistoga is safer than 72% of other cities in the state of California. In addition, Calistoga is safer than 44% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all California and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Calistoga. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Calistoga is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Calistoga

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Calistoga is 1 in 368
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Calistoga is 1 in 73
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Calistoga is 1 in 61
        Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Calistoga? In Calistoga, you have a 1 in 368 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 73. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Calistoga, CA is 1 in 61.

        Year Over Year Crime In Calistoga (per 100,000 people)

        A good indicator of whether Calistoga is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Calistoga has increased by 30%, while the property crime rate in Calistoga has decreased by 20% year over year. The number of total crimes in Calistoga has decreased by 15% year over year.

        Calistoga police department

        Item Calistoga California National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1451,506558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.73.63.3
        There are a total of 14 Calistoga police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 26.4% less than the California average and 18.2% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in California

        State Total offenders California /100K National /100K
        California79,891232266
        There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

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        Deer Park, CA77270329399
        Kenwood, CA54070330401
        Angwin, CA3,4152141,0011,215
        Yountville, CA3,0014781,1351,612
        St. Helena, CA6,0492811,3471,627
        Santa Rosa, CA178,3913391,3591,698
        Larkfield-Wikiup, CA8,0803641,7062,070
        Calistoga, CA5,3462721,3781,650

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        Goshen, NY5,3463201,2841,604
        Greenville, PA5,3473351,7762,111
        Whiteville, NC5,3481,0159,07110,086
        Englewood Cliffs, NJ5,34901,6071,607
        Central, SC5,342191,7811,799
        Calistoga, CA5,3462721,3781,650
        Source: The Calistoga, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.