Emeryville, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Emeryville Crime & Safety

Is Emeryville safe to live in?

Emeryville holds an overall crime grade of D+, placing it below average for safety among California cities. Of the six neighborhoods analyzed, 66.7% (four neighborhoods) earned a C- grade, while 33.3% (two neighborhoods) landed at D+ — meaning roughly one in three neighborhoods falls into the higher-crime tier. The safest areas are Santa Fe, Gaskill, Golden Gate, and Longfellow, all graded C-. Residents in those neighborhoods experience meaningfully lower crime exposure than those in Clawson or Paradise Park, both graded D+. With a median household income of $104,063 and an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, Emeryville's economic profile is strong, but its crime picture warrants careful neighborhood selection before committing to a lease or purchase.

What is the crime rate in Emeryville?

Emeryville's city-wide safety rating is classified as Below Average (D). Across all six analyzed neighborhoods, zero earned an A or B grade, and zero received an F — the crime landscape clusters in the C and D range. Specifically, four neighborhoods (66.7%) sit at C- and two (33.3%) sit at D+. Property crime — including vehicle theft and burglary — drives much of the city's elevated numbers, which is common in dense Bay Area cities with high commercial traffic. At a population density of 3,541 residents per square mile and a poverty rate of 12.8%, Emeryville faces localized pressures that push certain corridors, particularly around Clawson and Paradise Park, into the higher-crime category.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Emeryville?

Based on 2026 neighborhood-level analysis, the four safest neighborhoods in Emeryville are:

• Santa Fe — Grade: C- | Population: 3,452 | Median Income: $50,936
• Gaskill — Grade: C- | Population: 1,781 | Median Income: $71,591
• Golden Gate — Grade: C- | Population: 3,043 | Median Income: $80,814
• Longfellow — Grade: C- | Population: 6,817 | Median Income: $56,032

All four share the same C- grade, meaning none is dramatically safer than the others — but all four are a clear step above Clawson (D+) and Paradise Park (D+). Golden Gate stands out for having the highest median income among the safer neighborhoods at $80,814, while Longfellow is the most populous at 6,817 residents, giving it a larger community footprint that can support active neighborhood watch efforts.

Which neighborhoods in Emeryville have the highest crime?

The two neighborhoods with the highest crime burden in Emeryville are Clawson and Paradise Park, both graded D+. Together they account for 33% of the city's neighborhoods and represent the combined D+F tier in the grade distribution. Clawson has a population of 2,901 and a median income of $57,613, while Paradise Park has a population of 2,318 and a median income of $74,890. Notably, Paradise Park's higher income does not translate into a meaningfully safer grade, suggesting that geographic or commercial factors — rather than purely socioeconomic ones — influence crime patterns there. Residents and renters evaluating these areas should review the interactive crime map for block-level incident clustering before making decisions.

Is Emeryville a good place to live in 2026?

Emeryville presents a mixed picture in 2026. On the positive side, the city boasts a median household income of $104,063, a median home value of $564,115, a median rent of $2,497, and an unemployment rate of just 3.4% — all strong indicators of economic vitality. Its proximity to Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco makes it a practical base for Bay Area professionals. However, an overall crime grade of D+ and a city-wide safety rating of Below Average (D) mean that crime is a genuine consideration. None of the six analyzed neighborhoods scored above a C-, so even the safest parts of Emeryville carry moderate risk. Prospective residents who prioritize safety should focus on Santa Fe, Gaskill, Golden Gate, or Longfellow, use the crime map to identify specific blocks with lower incident density, and factor in security measures like home alarm systems and secured parking when budgeting.

How does Emeryville's crime compare to nearby cities?

Emeryville's D+ overall crime grade places it toward the lower end of the safety spectrum for small Bay Area cities. With 100% of its neighborhoods graded C- or below and 33% in the D+ tier, it faces more consistent crime pressure than many similarly sized California communities. Its high population density of 3,541 per square mile — combined with a 12.8% poverty rate — contributes to crime dynamics typical of urban commercial hubs. Shoppers and commuters passing through high-traffic retail corridors should be particularly attentive to property crime risks, which tend to dominate in dense, commercially active small cities like Emeryville.