Moraga, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Moraga, CA Crime & Safety

Is Moraga, CA safe in 2026?

Moraga ranks as one of the safest cities in California. Every single one of the 11 neighborhoods analyzed earned an A-grade or higher — meaning 100% of neighborhoods fall into the "safe" tier. Eight of those neighborhoods hold a perfect A+ rating, including Campolindo, Corliss, Fernwood, Camino Pablo, Sanders Ranch, Rimer, Alta Mesa, and St. Mary's College of California. The remaining neighborhoods — School Street and Moraga Country Club — each hold a solid A-. The city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (A), making Moraga an outlier even among affluent Bay Area suburbs.

What is the crime rate in Moraga, CA?

Moraga's overall crime grade is A-, and when broken down by neighborhood, the picture is even more impressive: 100% of the 11 neighborhoods studied received an A-range grade, with roughly 73% earning the top A+ designation. No neighborhood in Moraga received a grade of B, C, D, or F. For context, a city where every analyzed area scores in the A range is statistically rare — most comparable suburban cities have at least a handful of lower-graded zones. Moraga's low poverty rate of 6%, median household income of $152,788, and median home value of $1,174,970 all correlate with the suppressed crime levels seen across the map.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Moraga?

All of Moraga's neighborhoods are safe, but the following eight earned the highest possible A+ grade:

• Sanders Ranch — A+ | Median income: $210,973 | Population: 111
• Campolindo — A+ | Median income: $223,927 | Population: 941
• Rimer — A+ | Median income: $208,894 | Population: 300
• Camino Pablo — A+ | Median income: $199,711 | Population: 1,683
• Corliss — A+ | Median income: $196,463 | Population: 1,339
• Fernwood — A+ | Median income: $178,476 | Population: 926
• Alta Mesa — A+ | Median income: $149,505 | Population: 222
• St. Mary's College of California — A+ | Median income: $157,033 | Population: 640

Neighborhoods like School Street and Moraga Country Club hold A- grades — still excellent scores that place them well above national and state safety averages. Notably, Campolindo and Sanders Ranch combine top safety grades with median incomes above $210,000, reflecting the strong link between economic stability and low crime in these areas.

Which Moraga neighborhoods have relatively higher crime?

It is important to emphasize that no neighborhood in Moraga received a grade below A-. The areas listed as having relatively higher crime — Ascot, School Street, and Moraga Country Club — all hold A- grades, which still represent very safe conditions by any national benchmark. These designations are relative only within Moraga's own exceptional safety profile. Residents and prospective homebuyers should not interpret an A- grade as a warning; it simply means these neighborhoods sit slightly below the A+ tier that dominates the rest of the city.

Is Moraga a good place to live for families?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Moraga is an outstanding choice for families. Consider the data: a median household income of $152,788, a median home value approaching $1.18 million, a poverty rate of just 6%, and a 5% unemployment rate — all paired with a city-wide crime grade of A (Very Safe). With 100% of neighborhoods graded A or A+, families can feel confident in virtually any part of town. Neighborhoods like Camino Pablo (population 1,683, A+) and Corliss (population 1,339, A+) offer larger residential communities with top-tier safety ratings, while smaller enclaves like Sanders Ranch and Rimer provide quieter, high-income settings with equally strong grades. The combination of low crime, high incomes, and low poverty makes Moraga one of the most family-friendly cities in the greater Bay Area.

How does Moraga's crime compare to other California cities?

Moraga significantly outperforms California averages on crime. Statewide, it is common to see cities where 20–40% or more of neighborhoods fall into C, D, or F safety grades. In Moraga, 0% of neighborhoods fall below an A- grade — a distinction shared by very few cities in the state. The town's low population density of 689 residents per square mile, high median incomes across all 11 neighborhoods, and strong community cohesion all contribute to crime rates that consistently land in the top tier. Whether compared to larger Contra Costa County cities or Bay Area suburbs broadly, Moraga's across-the-board A-grade performance is a genuine statistical outlier in the best possible sense.