Mountain View, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 116.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 73.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Mountain View, CA has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (51.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 426 incidents suggests Mountain View maintains good community safety standards.
Mountain View demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0649651, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 426. Homicide is the least frequent major crime category, with only 1 reported incident categorized as a Homicide Offense. Property crime constitutes a significant portion of the overall crime, totaling 136 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, with 61 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (21 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (19 incidents), Stolen Property Offenses (18 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (17 incidents). Robbery accounts for 16 incidents, all classified as Robbery. Sex Offenses show a total of 37 incidents, with subcategories including Sex Offenses (12 + 2 incidents), Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (1 incident), and Kidnapping/Abduction (16 + 6 incidents). Assault is a major category, with 201 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category includes 35 incidents, comprising Fraud Offenses (23 incidents), Counterfeiting/Forgery (9 incidents), Embezzlement (2 incidents), and Arson (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive safety profile, additional data is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US0649651 is required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Once the population is known, the violent crime rate (calculated from homicide, robbery, sex offenses, and assault) and the property crime rate can be determined. A safety score and grade, along with crime map data and zip code-specific information, would further enhance the analysis and provide a more granular understanding of the safety landscape in this area.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Mountain View, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Mountain View, CA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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