Rancho Cucamonga, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Rancho Cucamonga

Is Rancho Cucamonga safe?

Yes — Rancho Cucamonga earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) based on analysis of 10 neighborhoods. A striking 80% of those neighborhoods hold an A or A+ grade, and the remaining 20% hold a B grade, meaning 100% of analyzed neighborhoods fall into the combined "Safe" A+B tier. Top-rated areas like North Etiwanda (A+) and Caryn (A+) anchor the city's strong safety profile. Even the neighborhoods with comparatively higher activity — South Haven Avenue (B-) and Foothill Boulevard (B+) — still rank well above average nationally. For context, zero neighborhoods in Rancho Cucamonga received a C, D, or F grade.

What is the crime rate in Rancho Cucamonga?

Rancho Cucamonga's overall crime grade is B- on a city-to-city comparison scale, which reflects how it measures up against all U.S. cities — not just its own internal neighborhoods. Internally, the picture is even more positive: 80% of neighborhoods are graded A (the highest tier), and 20% are graded B. No neighborhood falls below a B-. The areas with the most relative crime activity are South Haven Avenue (B-) and Foothill Boulevard (B+), both of which still represent low-crime environments. Neighborhoods like Victoria (A) and Etiwanda (A) — with populations of roughly 24,000 and 11,500 respectively — demonstrate that even Rancho Cucamonga's most populous areas maintain strong safety records.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Rancho Cucamonga?

Three neighborhoods share the top distinction of Grade A+: North Etiwanda, Caryn, and Southeast Rancho Cucamonga. North Etiwanda leads with a median household income of $183,466 and a population of about 9,600. Caryn, though smaller at roughly 2,800 residents, posts a median income of $137,437. Southeast Rancho Cucamonga rounds out the A+ tier with a population near 4,000. Just below them, Victoria (A) and Etiwanda (A) are notable for their size — together accounting for over 35,000 residents — while still earning top-tier safety grades. Terra Vista (A-) and Southwest Rancho Cucamonga (A-) are also strong options, together housing more than 40,000 residents with A- grades.

Which neighborhoods in Rancho Cucamonga have higher crime?

Even the "higher crime" areas in Rancho Cucamonga remain solidly safe by any objective measure. The five neighborhoods with the most relative crime activity are South Haven Avenue (B-), Foothill Boulevard (B+), Red Hills Rancho Homes (A-), Southwest Rancho Cucamonga (A-), and Terra Vista (A-). Of these, South Haven Avenue has the lowest grade at B- and a median household income of $69,255 — the lowest among analyzed neighborhoods. Foothill Boulevard, with over 11,200 residents and a median income of $83,480, earns a B+ — still a strong safety rating. Importantly, none of these areas received a C grade or lower, meaning even Rancho Cucamonga's least-safe neighborhoods outperform a large share of U.S. communities.

Is Rancho Cucamonga a good place to live?

By nearly every measurable indicator, yes. Rancho Cucamonga's 178,060 residents enjoy a median household income of $92,290 — well above the national median — alongside a median home value of $517,549 and a median rent of $1,855. The poverty rate of 6.8% and unemployment rate of 5.5% reflect a relatively stable local economy. From a safety standpoint, 100% of analyzed neighborhoods earn a B or better, and 80% earn an A. High-income, high-safety neighborhoods like North Etiwanda ($183,466 median income, A+ grade) and Etiwanda ($150,728 median income, A grade) illustrate the city's upper end, while more affordable areas like Southwest Rancho Cucamonga (median income $68,835, A- grade) show that safety is accessible across income levels. The city's population density of 1,714 per square mile keeps it suburban in feel while offering urban-level amenities.

How does Rancho Cucamonga compare to other California cities for safety?

Rancho Cucamonga holds an overall crime grade of B- when benchmarked against all U.S. cities, which places it comfortably above average — particularly noteworthy for a Southern California city of its size. Internally, the data is even more compelling: 80% of its neighborhoods are graded A, and not a single neighborhood falls below a B-. Compare that to many California cities where significant portions of neighborhoods receive D or F grades. Areas like North Etiwanda (A+), Caryn (A+), and Victoria (A) would rank among the safest neighborhoods in most major California metros. The city's low 6.8% poverty rate and strong median incomes across neighborhoods like Etiwanda ($150,728) and Terra Vista ($105,913) further support its above-average safety outcomes.