Fremont, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Fremont, CA

Is Fremont, CA safe to live in?

Fremont ranks as a Very Safe city with an overall crime grade of B and a city-wide safety rating of A. Of the 28 neighborhoods analyzed, 82.1% earned a Grade A and the remaining 17.9% earned a Grade B — meaning 100% of Fremont neighborhoods fall into the safe category. No neighborhood received a C, D, or F grade. For context, the city's poverty rate is just 4.5% and unemployment sits at 4%, both of which correlate strongly with its low crime environment. Neighborhoods like Northgate, Ardenwood, and Mission Hills consistently score A+ ratings, making Fremont one of the safer mid-sized cities in the Bay Area.

What is the crime rate in Fremont compared to other cities?

Fremont's crime profile is notably strong. Across all 28 analyzed neighborhoods, not a single neighborhood received below a B grade. To put that in perspective, 23 out of 28 neighborhoods — roughly 4 in every 5 — achieved an A grade. The five neighborhoods with a B+ grade (Central/Downtown, Centerville, Sundale, Irvington, and Parkmont) still represent well-above-average safety compared to most U.S. cities. With a median household income of $142,374 and a median home value of over $1 million, Fremont's socioeconomic profile reinforces its low-crime standing. The city's population density of 1,157 residents per square mile is relatively moderate, which also helps keep crime rates in check compared to denser urban centers.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Fremont?

Ten neighborhoods in Fremont have achieved the top rating of Grade A+, the highest possible safety designation. Here's how they break down by population and income:

• Mission Hills — A+, population 5,449, median income $249,482
• Vineyards / Avalon — A+, population 4,967, median income $238,403
• Kimber / Gomes — A+, population 6,839, median income $199,436
• Mission Valley — A+, population 7,262, median income $191,521
• Cameron Hills — A+, population 6,030, median income $187,672
• Ardenwood — A+, population 17,325, median income $162,361
• Lakes and Birds — A+, population 5,410, median income $127,430
• Northgate — A+, population 13,608, median income $124,170
• Blacow — A+, population 7,850, median income $114,181
• 28 Palms — A+, population 3,215, median income $93,460

Notably, even 28 Palms — the A+ neighborhood with the lowest median income at $93,460 — still earns the city's top safety grade, suggesting that Fremont's safety is broadly distributed and not limited to only its wealthiest pockets.

Which neighborhoods in Fremont have the most crime?

The five neighborhoods with the highest relative crime levels in Fremont are Central/Downtown, Centerville, Sundale, Irvington, and Parkmont — all rated Grade B+. It's important to emphasize that a B+ is still a strong safety grade; these areas are not dangerous by any reasonable standard. They simply see slightly more activity than the city's A+ neighborhoods, which is common for urban core and higher-density commercial corridors. Together, these five neighborhoods represent 17.9% of the analyzed areas. Residents in these neighborhoods are encouraged to use the Fremont crime map to stay aware of localized trends, but should not interpret a B+ grade as a warning to avoid these areas.

Is Fremont a good place to buy a home or raise a family?

From a safety and economic standpoint, Fremont presents a compelling case for homebuyers and families. The median home value is $1,001,870 and the median household income is $142,374, reflecting a high-earning, stable residential base. The city's 4.5% poverty rate is well below national averages, and the 4% unemployment rate signals a healthy local job market — bolstered in part by proximity to Silicon Valley tech employers. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A or B for safety, families have a wide range of secure options across the city's 234,829 residents. Whether you're drawn to the high-income enclave of Mission Hills (median income $249,482, Grade A+) or the larger community of Ardenwood (population 17,325, Grade A+), Fremont consistently delivers safety alongside economic opportunity.

How does Fremont's neighborhood income correlate with crime grades?

Fremont's data reveals an interesting pattern: while higher-income neighborhoods do tend to cluster at the top of the safety rankings — Mission Hills at $249,482 and Vineyards/Avalon at $238,403 both hold A+ grades — the relationship is not absolute. 28 Palms, with a median income of just $93,460, still earns an A+ safety grade, the same as neighborhoods earning more than twice its income level. Meanwhile, all five B+ neighborhoods (Central/Downtown, Centerville, Sundale, Irvington, and Parkmont) represent more mixed-use or transitional urban areas rather than simply lower-income ones. This suggests Fremont's safety is shaped by a combination of community investment, policing strategy, and neighborhood character — not income alone.