Livermore, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Livermore Crime

Is Livermore, CA safe to live in?

Livermore ranks as a Very Safe (A) city overall, with 97.7% of its 43 analyzed neighborhoods earning a grade of A and the remaining 2.3% — just one neighborhood — earning a B. That means 100% of Livermore neighborhoods fall into the safe category (A or B), with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. The city's low unemployment rate of 3% and poverty rate of just 4.3% correlate strongly with its low crime environment. Neighborhoods like Shadowbrook, Whispering Pines, Coventry, Amber Ridge, and Tempo all carry A+ ratings, representing the gold standard for residential safety in the Tri-Valley area.

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

Livermore earns an overall crime grade of B- when benchmarked against all U.S. cities, but its city-wide safety rating climbs to A (Very Safe) when evaluated on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis. Of the 43 neighborhoods analyzed, 42 received an A grade (97.7%) and only 1 received a B grade (2.3%) — that being Downtown Livermore, which is still considered safe. For context, a city where every single neighborhood grades no lower than a B is statistically rare. With a median household income of $131,664 and a median home value of $801,511, Livermore's socioeconomic profile reinforces its low-crime standing.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Livermore?

Ten neighborhoods in Livermore carry the highest possible safety designation of Grade A+. Here's how they compare by median income, which often tracks closely with crime levels:

• Kristopher Ranch — A+, median income $231,051 (highest in the city)
• Shadowbrook — A+, median income $193,969
• Stratford Park — A+, median income $180,787
• Tempo — A+, median income $175,842
• Coventry — A+, median income $173,250
• Whispering Pines — A+, median income $172,768
• Amber Ridge — A+, median income $153,267
• Portola Glen — A+, median income $153,704
• Montrose — A+, median income $153,704
• Three Fountains — A+, median income $146,215

All ten of these neighborhoods have median incomes well above the city-wide median of $131,664, and all maintain the lowest measurable crime grades available.

Which areas of Livermore have the most crime?

Even Livermore's higher-crime areas are objectively safe by most standards. Downtown Livermore is the only neighborhood graded B — the lowest grade in the entire city — while Southside Livermore, Jensen, and Northside Livermore Area each carry an A- rating. Springtown grades at a solid A. No neighborhood in Livermore received a grade of C, D, or F. If you're comparing within the city, Downtown Livermore sees slightly more activity due to its commercial density and foot traffic, but it remains well within the safe range relative to national benchmarks.

Is Livermore a good place to raise a family?

The data strongly supports Livermore as a family-friendly city. Consider these figures together: a poverty rate of just 4.3%, an unemployment rate of 3%, a median household income of $131,664, and a median home value of $801,511. Combine that with the fact that 97.7% of neighborhoods grade A for safety and you have a city where economic stability and low crime reinforce each other. Neighborhoods like Shadowbrook (pop. 1,398, income $193,969) and Tempo (pop. 1,745, income $175,842) are among the most populated A+ neighborhoods, suggesting families have already voted with their feet. The city's population density of 1,339 per square mile also means a suburban feel with genuine community cohesion.

How does neighborhood income relate to crime in Livermore?

Across Livermore's 43 analyzed neighborhoods, there is a clear pattern: the 10 neighborhoods graded A+ all have median incomes ranging from $146,215 to $231,051 — every one of them above the city-wide median of $131,664. The one neighborhood graded B (Downtown Livermore) reflects the mixed-use, higher-density commercial character of that area rather than a low-income profile. The A- neighborhoods — Southside Livermore, Jensen, and Northside Livermore Area — still fall within the safe range. This income-safety correlation is consistent with Livermore's broader economic profile: a 3% unemployment rate and 4.3% poverty rate leave little room for economically driven crime to take hold across the city.