Redlands, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Redlands, CA

Is Redlands, CA safe to live in?

Yes — Redlands earns an overall city-wide Safety Rating of B (Safe), and the picture gets even brighter when you look at individual neighborhoods. Of the 7 neighborhoods analyzed, 71.4% received an A grade and the remaining 28.6% received a B grade, meaning every single analyzed neighborhood falls into the "safe" tier. No neighborhoods in Redlands were graded C, D, or F. Communities like Live Oak Canyon (Grade A), Crafton (Grade A), and South Redlands (Grade A) consistently rank among the safest, while even the relatively lower-rated Downtown Redlands (Grade B) still represents a low-crime environment by national standards.

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

Redlands holds an overall Crime Grade of C+ when measured against national benchmarks — a composite score that accounts for both violent and property crime rates across the city. However, that city-wide grade contrasts with the neighborhood-level Safety Rating of B (Safe), which reflects how the city's populated residential areas actually perform. Critically, 100% of Redlands neighborhoods score B or better, which is a strong indicator that crime is not evenly distributed and that most residents live in genuinely low-crime areas. Higher-density corridors like Northwest Redlands (Grade B+) and Downtown Redlands (Grade B) account for some of the city-wide drag, while suburban neighborhoods pull the safety average upward.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Redlands?

Five of Redlands' seven analyzed neighborhoods earned a top Grade A rating:

• Live Oak Canyon — Grade A: The highest-income neighborhood in the city (median household income: $142,988) and home to roughly 8,025 residents. Consistently the benchmark for safety in Redlands.
• Crafton — Grade A: A smaller community of about 2,312 residents with a median income of $107,733 and very low crime activity.
• South Redlands — Grade A: A tight-knit area (population: 217) with a median income of $114,224 — one of the wealthiest and safest pockets in the city.
• North Redlands — Grade A-: The most populous neighborhood at 31,373 residents and a median income of $82,184, making it the largest safe community in Redlands.
• West Redlands — Grade A-: Nearly as large as North Redlands (31,014 residents) with a median income of $103,613 and an A- safety grade.

Rounding out the list, Northwest Redlands (Grade B+) and Downtown Redlands (Grade B) are still considered safe, though they see comparatively higher activity levels given their denser, more commercial character.

Which parts of Redlands have the most crime?

Within Redlands' relatively safe landscape, Downtown Redlands carries the lowest safety grade at B. With a population of just 1,665 and a median household income of $52,894 — the lowest of any analyzed neighborhood — Downtown sees more crime activity consistent with urban commercial cores: property crimes, minor thefts, and occasional disturbances. Northwest Redlands (Grade B+) is the second-highest crime area, though its 3,913 residents still benefit from a safety grade well above average. It is worth emphasizing that a Grade B in Redlands is not alarming — it simply means slightly more vigilance is warranted compared to the city's Grade A neighborhoods.

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

The data strongly supports Redlands as a family-friendly city. With a median home value of $421,851, a median household income of $81,265, and a poverty rate of 10.6%, the city offers solid economic footing. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is moderate, and a median rent of $1,464 gives renters a viable entry point before buying. From a safety standpoint, the fact that 5 out of 7 neighborhoods (71.4%) earn an A grade — and none earn below a B — makes Redlands one of the more uniformly safe mid-sized cities in the Inland Empire. Families prioritizing safety alongside suburban amenities will find the most value in Live Oak Canyon, West Redlands, and North Redlands, all of which combine large residential populations with A-range crime grades.

How does neighborhood income correlate with safety in Redlands?

The pattern in Redlands is consistent with broader research: higher-income neighborhoods tend to record lower crime grades. Live Oak Canyon, with the highest median income ($142,988), holds a Grade A. South Redlands ($114,224 income) and Crafton ($107,733 income) also earn Grade A ratings. Conversely, Downtown Redlands — with the lowest median income at $52,894 — is the only neighborhood graded B rather than A or A-. That said, the income-safety gap in Redlands is relatively narrow: even the lowest-income neighborhood still earns a respectable B, suggesting that city-wide factors like community policing and urban planning help moderate crime across all income levels.