This state boasts of stunning beaches, great cities including Los Angeles and San Francisco, natural wonders such as Yosemite National Park, and an impressive economic status. That said, as for crime, California does have some big population centers and, as such, there are certain concerns that the buyer should take into account before selecting the most secure neighborhood. Luckily, there are numerous remarkable communities and cities in California that experience little or no crime in such picturesque surroundings.
Irvine
Crimenomics, Irvine ranks very high on the list of the safest cities in America because its violent crime rate is among the lowest. Currently, Irvine records very low violent crime rates, ranking 0.55 per 1000 residents, which is lower compared to other states as well as the entire country. The city is home to the University of California, Irvine campus and has several other educational institutions; has good school systems; has parks and other natural reserves; and has a robust economy anchored on information technology, health care, education, and business services. New and much sought-after communities are master planned with luxurious pools, parks, and trails in a pleasant and quiet suburban feel that is only a few minutes away from stunning beaches and points of interest.
Mission Viejo
Safe for family environment is what makes Mission Viejo in Orange County ranked as the third safest city in California. However, Mission Viejo had only 52 violent crimes for the whole of 2019, of which the rate per 1000 people was 0.63. The Saddleback Valley Unified School District has highly rated schools, the area has many parks with sports fields and playgrounds, the residents get to live in unique neighborhoods with small condos to large mansions, there are low unemployment rates and easy access to the beaches especially Laguna Beach through the I-5 and other toll roads. It is clear to note that the crime rate is low, and secure neighborhoods with Homeowners’ Associations make families want to reside in the city.
Danville
Danville is a town situated in the San Francisco Bay Area and has one of the best safety ratings and liveability ratings. Praised as one of the safest cities in California, Danville has one of the lowest incidences of property crime and violent crime with only eight recorded incidents of the latter in the whole of 2019 as reported by the FBI. Danville neighborhoods are often ranked in the top areas for families in the Bay Area and California as well; people like the schools – the San Ramon Valley Unified public schools; the parks and recreation facilities; large pleasant neighborhoods with spacious houses; and the well-preserved historic downtown area with many cafes and shops. By site selection, Danville is conveniently located near both San Francisco and Silicon Valley industrial areas by I-680.
Yorba Linda
Coming out as the 13th safest city in California according to the latest survey, Yorba Linda in Orange County features very low incidences of violent and property crimes per thousand population, situated in a picturesque, small town-like environment close to beaches and large cities. Violent crimes in the same year were just 23, which gave a paltry rate of 0.44 per thousand residents in Yorba Linda. Newcomers can opt for suburban tracts with walled and gated compounds or pieces of land near quality schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Housing is relatively inexpensive with median home prices ranging from $800,000 and parks that provide golf skate parks, and concerts among other events, and the annual street fairs create a strong fellow feeling in this safe family-oriented city adjacent to Disneyland.
Rancho Santa Margarita
Each neighborhood within this Orange County master-planned community is carefully planned and developed to offer families a safe and secure new home as soon as they move in. The property crime is low and Rancho Santa Margarita offers parks, quality schools, and an engaged neighborhood watch to further assist with security. The murder rate per capita was as low as 0.16 by the year 2012 for violent crimes within the city. Well-known types are compounds that have courts for playing golf, spas, swimming pools, and clubhouses. Various shopping and dining facilities are situated close by together with easy access to the beach and other types of attractions such as theme parks. Rancho Santa Margarita has one of the best safety ratings along with family friendless in California and the cost of living is relatively cheap compared to some other OC coastal cities.
Saratoga
Saratoga is another small community located in the southern part of Silicon Valley and it provides residents with a no-crime environment, a natural surrounding with emphasis on woods, located on the western slope of the valley. Saratoga reported no murders or manslaughters from 2000 to 2018; few violent crimes occur in this city per year, only five in 2018. They also pointed out the need for a strong community that has already settled in established neighborhoods, good and reputed schools in the joint union high school district of Los Gatos-Saratoga, family occasions and recreational amenities such as the Hakone Gardens, hyper-local groups as the features that have contributed to the creation of secure neighborhoods. Saratoga lies 14 miles south of Schenectady and boasts an abundance of excellent schools and 88.8% owner-occupied home occupancy indicating that it is home to many affluent families. It is set in a picturesque hilly area, shielded from prying eyes and offering seclusion while just a few minute's drive from tech-savvy employers.
Lincoln
A relatively young city that has shown significant growth in the recent past, Lincoln in Placer County has maintained safety and any appeal it may possess. Surrounded northeast of Sacramento in one of the two counties that are experiencing the highest growth in California, Lincoln’s violent crime rate still stands only at approximately 26 per 100,000 of the population in the year 2018. Growth is taken under a comprehensive general plan with more emphasis on rational and sustainable land use, green areas, and trails. There are new construction projects around Lincoln that include family houses due to the desire for secure neighborhoods as the Sacramento area grows. Lincoln offers a picturesque place close to a wine region and Sierra Nevada sports facilities with convenient shopping and dining 28 miles from Sacramento and 15 miles from Roseville.
