Cupertino, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Cupertino, CA

Is Cupertino safe to live in?

Cupertino earns an overall crime grade of B at the city level, but when you break it down by neighborhood, the picture is even more reassuring: the city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). Of the 14 neighborhoods analyzed, an exceptional 92.9% received a Grade A, and the remaining 7.1% earned a Grade B — meaning 100% of Cupertino neighborhoods fall into the safe category (A or B). Not a single neighborhood received a C, D, or F grade. Neighborhoods like Monta Vista South and Monta Vista North both hold Grade A+ ratings, and even the areas with comparatively higher crime — such as Vallco Park North (Grade B+) and Vallco Park South (Grade A-) — remain well within the safe range. For context, Cupertino's median household income of $182,857 and unemployment rate of just 2.5% reflect the kind of economic stability that correlates strongly with low crime environments.

What is the crime rate in Cupertino, CA?

Cupertino's crime environment is among the most favorable in the region. Across all 14 analyzed neighborhoods, 13 earned a Grade A and 1 earned a Grade B — a distribution that places Cupertino firmly in the upper tier of safe California cities. The five neighborhoods with the highest safety grades — Fair Grove, Oak Valley, Monta Vista North, North Blaney, and Monta Vista South — all achieved Grade A+, the highest possible rating. On the other end of the spectrum, Vallco Park North is the only neighborhood graded below A-, coming in at B+, which still represents a very safe environment by any standard. The city's poverty rate of 5.5% and low unemployment further reinforce why crime rates remain suppressed across virtually every pocket of Cupertino.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Cupertino?

Five Cupertino neighborhoods achieved the top rating of Grade A+:

• Fair Grove — Grade A+, median household income $131,396, population ~638
• Oak Valley — Grade A+, median household income $172,210, population ~845
• Monta Vista North — Grade A+, median household income $211,045, population ~6,185
• North Blaney — Grade A+, median household income $184,521, population ~3,014
• Monta Vista South — Grade A+, median household income $233,086, population ~2,436

Just behind them, neighborhoods like Rancho Rinconada (Grade A, pop. ~7,685), South Blaney (Grade A, pop. ~5,649), and Garden Gate (Grade A, pop. ~3,677) also maintain excellent safety profiles. Notably, Monta Vista South combines the highest neighborhood income ($233,086) with a Grade A+ safety rating, making it one of the most desirable pockets in all of Silicon Valley. Even Inspiration Heights and Calvert, both rated Grade A-, represent very safe choices for prospective residents.

Which areas of Cupertino have higher crime?

It's worth emphasizing that "higher crime" in Cupertino is a highly relative term — no neighborhood scored below a B+. The areas with comparatively elevated crime grades include:

• Vallco Park North — Grade B+, the only neighborhood below an A-
• Vallco Park South — Grade A-
• Creston Pharlap — Grade A-
• Jollyman — Grade A-
• Calvert — Grade A-

Even Vallco Park North, Cupertino's lowest-graded neighborhood at B+, would be considered safe in most other cities. These areas account for just a fraction of the city's overall footprint, and their grades reflect minor relative differences rather than any meaningful danger. Residents considering these neighborhoods should feel confident — a B+ crime grade indicates a well-managed, low-incident environment.

Is Cupertino a good place to raise a family?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Cupertino ranks as an outstanding place to raise a family. The city's median household income of $182,857 is more than double the national average, and its median home value of approximately $1.85 million speaks to the area's desirability. The unemployment rate of just 2.5% and a poverty rate of 5.5% signal broad economic health. From a safety standpoint, 92.9% of neighborhoods earned a Grade A, and the combined A+B safe-neighborhood rate is 100% — meaning families can choose from virtually any neighborhood in the city without compromising on safety. Communities like Monta Vista North (Grade A+, income $211,045) and Garden Gate (Grade A, income $194,345) are particularly popular with families, offering both top safety grades and strong household incomes that reflect well-resourced, stable communities.

How does Cupertino compare to other cities in terms of safety?

Cupertino's safety profile stands out even within the generally safe South Bay region. With 13 out of 14 neighborhoods graded A and a city-wide safety classification of Very Safe (A), it outperforms the vast majority of U.S. cities of comparable size. The fact that 0% of neighborhoods received a C, D, or F grade — and that even the lowest-graded neighborhood (Vallco Park North) still earns a B+ — places Cupertino in a rare tier of consistently safe communities. Combined with a population density of about 2,038 residents per square mile and a median rent of $3,299 that reflects high housing demand, Cupertino's safety reputation is a key driver of its enduring appeal to tech professionals, families, and long-term residents alike.