West Menlo Park, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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77%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

West Menlo Park crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Menlo Park crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Menlo Park crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Menlo Park crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Menlo Park_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	488 (estimate)	2,564	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.5	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	119.1	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	325.8	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	93 (estimate)	486	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	305.8	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,345.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	427.5	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	396 (estimate)	2,078	1,760

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West Menlo Park crime map

The West Menlo Park crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Menlo Park 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 West Menlo Park crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Menlo Park 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

West Menlo Park crime rates are 77% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Menlo Park are 74% lower than the national average
In West Menlo Park you have a 1 in 205 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Menlo Park is safer than 85% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Menlo Park has decreased by 10%

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Daily Crime In West Menlo Park (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Menlo Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Menlo Park is 1 in 1081

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Menlo Park is 1 in 253

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Menlo Park is 1 in 205

Year Over Year Crime In West Menlo Park (per 100,000 people)

West Menlo Park police department

Item	West Menlo Park	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

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

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fruitdale, CA	1,184	68	292	360
Ladera, CA	1,385	68	292	360
La Honda, CA	1,229	68	292	360
Los Altos Hills, CA	8,496	49	358	408
Loyola, CA	3,404	93	396	488
Emerald Lake Hills, CA	4,893	126	540	666
Highlands-Baywood Park, CA	4,261	126	540	666
West Menlo Park, CA	3,720	93	396	488

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Marlboro, NY	3,720	158	717	875
Merton, WI	3,721	53	220	273
Oneida, TN	3,719	366	1,386	1,753
Thorndale, PA	3,719	47	273	320
Boyne City, MI	3,721	78	365	443
West Menlo Park, CA	3,720	93	396	488

Source: The West Menlo Park, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.