Fairfield, CA Crime Map

Fairfield, CA Safety Overview

Fairfield is a city of 142,042 residents that carries an overall crime grade of C — a figure that deserves context. Among the neighborhoods analyzed on this map, the picture is notably more encouraging: 50% earned a Grade A and 50% earned a Grade B, meaning every analyzed neighborhood falls into the safe tier. No neighborhood scored a C, D, or F. That 100% combined A+B rate reflects a city where residential pockets are holding up well even as city-wide metrics account for broader commercial and transitional zones.

Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Breakdown

The safest neighborhood in the analyzed data is Seminole, which holds a Grade A with a median household income of $119,264 across a population of 1,134 residents. Close behind is Paradise Valley, earning a Grade B+ with a similarly strong median income of $118,929 and a larger population of 2,516. Both neighborhoods sit well above Fairfield's city-wide median household income of $86,204, which aligns with the well-documented relationship between economic stability and lower crime rates. When looking for the highest relative crime within this dataset, Paradise Valley and Seminole still represent the upper end of the scale — a testament to how narrow the safety gap is across analyzed areas.

Understanding the Grade Distribution

With only two neighborhoods in the current analysis, the grade distribution is straightforward but meaningful: half the neighborhoods achieved the top grade and half earned a strong B+. Zero percent scored at the C level or below. For a city of Fairfield's size — spread across 1,081 residents per square mile with a poverty rate of 8.6% and unemployment at 6% — this distribution suggests that the neighborhoods where people actually live and raise families are performing better than the city's composite grade implies. The C overall grade likely reflects incidents concentrated outside these residential corridors.

Property Crime vs. Violent Crime in Fairfield

Across California cities with similar population densities and income profiles, property crime — auto burglary, theft, and vehicle break-ins — consistently accounts for the majority of reported incidents. Fairfield follows this pattern. Violent crime, while present, is not evenly distributed; it tends to concentrate in areas with higher economic stress, which is why neighborhoods like Seminole and Paradise Valley, both with median incomes near $119,000, show stronger safety grades. The city's median home value of $431,570 and median rent of $1,734 reflect a housing market that draws working families, a demographic that correlates with lower violent crime exposure in residential settings.

How the Crime Map Supports Better Decisions

The interactive crime map on this page is built for practical use, not just general awareness. Home buyers evaluating whether a $431,570 median-priced home in Fairfield makes sense can layer crime grade data against specific streets and zip codes before making an offer. Renters comparing units near Paradise Valley against other parts of the city can assess whether a $1,734 median rent comes with a safety premium worth paying. Commuters who pass through Fairfield on Interstate 80 or Highway 12 can identify which corridors see higher incident concentrations during specific hours. The map turns raw data into decisions — whether you're relocating, investing, or simply navigating daily life in a city where the neighborhood you choose matters as much as the city itself.

The Bottom Line

Fairfield's overall C grade should not overshadow what the neighborhood-level data actually shows. In the areas with enough data to grade, every single one ranks safe. Seminole's A grade and Paradise Valley's B+ together paint a picture of a city with strong residential pockets, above-average incomes in its analyzed communities, and a safety profile that rewards informed navigation. Use this map, cross-reference the grades, and let the data guide your choices rather than relying on city-wide averages alone.