Redwood City, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Redwood City, CA

Is Redwood City safe?

Yes — Redwood City earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) when neighborhood-level data is aggregated across all 19 analyzed areas. A striking 78.9% of neighborhoods hold a Grade A, and an additional 10.5% earn a Grade B, meaning 89% of the city falls into the safe or very safe category. No neighborhood in Redwood City received a D or F grade. Standout communities like Central Woodside (Grade A), Emerald Lake Hills (Grade A), and Woodside Heights (Grade A) consistently rank among the safest, each with median household incomes above $200,000. Even the city's overall crime grade of C — which reflects a broader regional comparison — should be read in context: at the neighborhood level, the vast majority of Redwood City residents live in genuinely low-crime areas.

What is the crime rate in Redwood City, and how does it break down by neighborhood?

Redwood City's 19 analyzed neighborhoods reveal a heavily skewed-toward-safe distribution. 15 neighborhoods (78.9%) earned a Grade A, 2 neighborhoods (10.5%) earned a Grade B, and only 2 neighborhoods (10.5%) received a Grade C — specifically Stambaugh Heller and Centennial, which represent the higher-crime end of the local spectrum. Notably, zero neighborhoods received a D or F. Mid-tier areas like Redwood Oaks (Grade B+) and Palm Park (Grade B+) sit comfortably above average. The city's overall crime grade of C reflects how Redwood City compares nationally, but locally the picture is considerably more reassuring — the worst-performing neighborhoods here would be considered average or better in many other U.S. cities.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Redwood City?

Ten neighborhoods earned an A or A- grade, making them the clear safety leaders in Redwood City:

• Central Woodside (Grade A) — Population ~2,406; median income $307,131. The city's wealthiest and among its safest communities.
• Emerald Lake Hills (Grade A) — Population ~5,493; median income $208,745. A larger suburban enclave with excellent safety metrics.
• Woodside Heights (Grade A) — Small community (~419 residents) with a median income of $208,660.
• Kings Mountain / Skyline (Grade A) — Sparsely populated (~380 residents) hillside area; median income $209,002.
• Woodside Hills (Grade A) — ~880 residents; median income $230,618.
• Farm Hill (Grade A) — One of the larger safe neighborhoods (~4,989 residents); median income $150,172.
• Woodside Plaza (Grade A) — The largest A-rated neighborhood (~6,677 residents); median income $141,783.
• Family Farm / Hidden Valley (Grade A) — Very small (~161 residents); median income $215,659.
• Skywood / Skylonda (Grade A) — ~510 residents; median income $203,018.
• Redwood Shores (Grade A-) — The most populous top-tier neighborhood (~10,051 residents); median income $175,524. A strong choice for families seeking both safety and community size.

Collectively, these neighborhoods serve over 32,000 residents and represent the backbone of Redwood City's strong safety profile.

Which Redwood City neighborhoods have higher crime levels?

Within Redwood City's generally safe landscape, two neighborhoods stand out as comparatively higher-crime: Stambaugh Heller and Centennial, both rated Grade C. These are the only areas that fall below a B grade across all 19 neighborhoods analyzed. Redwood Oaks and Palm Park each hold a Grade B+, placing them solidly above average but worth monitoring relative to the city's A-heavy distribution. Friendly Acres earns a Grade A-, making it a near-top performer despite being grouped with higher-activity areas. Importantly, even the C-grade neighborhoods here do not approach the D or F thresholds seen in higher-crime cities — context matters when interpreting these grades.

Is Redwood City a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Redwood City ranks as an excellent place to live. The city's median household income of $123,294 is well above the national median, and a 3.2% unemployment rate reflects a robust local economy anchored by proximity to Silicon Valley. The poverty rate of just 7.6% suggests broad economic stability across the population. On the housing side, a median home value of approximately $1.41 million and median rent of $2,427 signal high demand — and strong long-term investment potential. Safety reinforces the appeal: with 89% of neighborhoods graded A or B and a city-wide Very Safe rating, most residents experience minimal crime impact in their daily lives. For families, professionals, and retirees alike, Redwood City combines Bay Area access with a community-oriented environment that few comparable cities can match.