Pinole, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Pinole, CA

Is Pinole, CA safe to live in?

Yes — Pinole earns an overall city-wide safety rating of B (Safe), and every one of the three analyzed neighborhoods scores in the A or B range. Specifically, 100% of Pinole neighborhoods fall into the combined A+B "Safe" tier: Pinole Valley leads with an A-, while Old Town Pinole and Nob Hill each hold a B+. No neighborhood in the dataset received a C, D, or F grade. For context, Pinole's poverty rate sits at just 3.7% and its median household income is $104,904 — both figures that correlate strongly with lower crime environments. The overall city-level crime grade of C- reflects broader regional comparisons, but at the neighborhood level, Pinole consistently outperforms expectations.

What is the crime grade for Pinole, CA in 2026?

Pinole carries two distinct grades worth understanding. The overall city crime grade is C-, which situates Pinole within a wider statewide and national benchmark. However, when the three analyzed neighborhoods are scored individually, the picture improves significantly: 33.3% of neighborhoods (1 out of 3) earn an A grade, and 66.7% (2 out of 3) earn a B grade, yielding a combined A+B safe-neighborhood rate of 100%. This divergence suggests that while Pinole's city-level metrics reflect some regional crime pressure, the residential neighborhoods themselves — Pinole Valley, Old Town Pinole, and Nob Hill — maintain strong individual safety profiles.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Pinole?

All three analyzed neighborhoods in Pinole rank as safe, but they differ in their precise grades and demographic profiles:

• Pinole Valley — Grade A-: The top-ranked neighborhood, home to approximately 6,835 residents and a median household income of $114,222. Its high income level and relatively spread-out residential character contribute to its leading safety score.
• Old Town Pinole — Grade B+: A smaller neighborhood of about 2,424 residents with a median income of $94,202. Despite its historic, walkable character, it maintains a strong B+ safety grade.
• Nob Hill — Grade B+: Also graded B+, with a population of roughly 2,392 and a median income of $81,870. Even as the lowest-income neighborhood in the analysis, it still clears the B+ threshold — a meaningful indicator of community stability.

The income spread across these three neighborhoods — from $81,870 to $114,222 — shows that safety in Pinole is not confined to only the most affluent pockets of the city.

Which part of Pinole has the most crime?

Even the neighborhoods listed as "higher crime areas" in Pinole's dataset are graded B+ or better. Nob Hill and Old Town Pinole represent the relatively higher end of the crime spectrum locally, yet both hold B+ grades — well within the safe range. Pinole Valley, despite appearing on both the safest and higher-crime reference lists, earns an A-, confirming it remains the city's safest area overall. In practical terms, Pinole does not have a neighborhood that scores below a B, meaning residents in any part of the city benefit from a comparatively low-crime environment.

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

The data points strongly in favor of Pinole for families and homebuyers. Consider the key figures: a median home value of $567,896, a median household income of $104,904, and a poverty rate of only 3.7% — one of the lower figures seen in Contra Costa County communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is modest, and median rent of $1,974 reflects a competitive but stable housing market. Layered on top of those economic indicators, all 3 analyzed neighborhoods score B+ or higher on crime grades, and the city-wide safety rating is B (Safe). Pinole Valley in particular — with its A- crime grade, population of 6,835, and median income exceeding $114,000 — stands out as an especially strong choice for families prioritizing both safety and economic stability.

How does Pinole's crime compare to other Bay Area cities?

Pinole's city-level crime grade of C- places it in the middle tier when measured against a national or statewide baseline, which is common for Bay Area cities that face regional property crime pressures. However, its neighborhood-level performance is notably strong: a 100% safe-neighborhood rate (all A and B grades) is not typical across the broader East Bay. Cities with similar population sizes (Pinole has approximately 19,343 residents at a density of 1,463 people per square mile) often show more grade variation across neighborhoods. The combination of low poverty (3.7%), above-average household income ($104,904), and uniformly safe neighborhood grades gives Pinole a competitive safety profile relative to many comparable Bay Area communities.