West Sacramento, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About West Sacramento Crime

Is West Sacramento safe to live in?

Yes — West Sacramento earns an overall city-wide safety rating of Safe (B), and the data backs that up clearly. Of the 21 neighborhoods analyzed, 52.4% hold a Grade A and 42.9% hold a Grade B, meaning a combined 95% of neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Only one neighborhood — Washington — dips to a C-, and zero neighborhoods receive a D or F. For context, that means residents in areas like Northwest Village (pop. 11,867), Northeast Village (pop. 7,198), and Broderrick/Bryte (pop. 10,295) — which together account for a large share of the city's 53,574 residents — all live in A-rated or A-minus-rated zones. The overall city crime grade is C+, reflecting some pockets of concern, but the neighborhood-level breakdown tells a more reassuring story for most residents.

What is the crime rate in West Sacramento compared to similar cities?

West Sacramento's overall crime grade of C+ places it in a moderate tier when compared to California cities of similar size and density (963 residents per sq mi). However, the neighborhood-level picture is notably better: 11 of 21 neighborhoods (52.4%) earn a Grade A, and another 9 neighborhoods (42.9%) earn a Grade B. Only 1 neighborhood (4.8%) lands at a C grade — Washington — and no neighborhoods score D or F. The city's 15.8% poverty rate and 6% unemployment rate are socioeconomic factors that can correlate with crime in specific corridors, but higher-income neighborhoods like Newport Estates (median income: $119,013), Southeast Village ($130,663), and Southwest Village ($122,737) all maintain A-range safety grades, suggesting that income-stable areas of West Sacramento are genuinely low-crime environments.

Which neighborhoods in West Sacramento have the lowest crime?

Ten neighborhoods earn the top safety ratings in West Sacramento. The five with a straight Grade A include Port Sacramento Industrial Park (median income: $81,860), North Of Port Industrial ($76,995), Old West Sacramento ($75,582), Port North ($80,403), and Northeast Village ($114,825). Five additional neighborhoods hold a strong Grade A-: Northwest Village (the city's most populous safe neighborhood at 11,867 residents, median income: $91,687), Southeast Village ($130,663), Southwest Village ($122,737), Newport Estates ($119,013), and Broderrick/Bryte ($57,240). Notably, Broderrick/Bryte achieves its A- grade despite a below-average median income, indicating that community factors beyond income contribute to its safety profile.

Which areas of West Sacramento have higher crime concerns?

Based on the 2026 neighborhood analysis, Washington is the only area rated below a B, earning a Grade C- — the lowest grade in the city. A small cluster of neighborhoods earns a Grade B, which still qualifies as safe but reflects slightly elevated crime activity relative to A-rated zones. These include Lighthouse, Iron Triangle, Michigan–Glide–Sutter, and South West Capitol to 80. Importantly, a Grade B is not a red flag — it simply means these areas warrant the same general awareness you'd apply anywhere. No neighborhood in West Sacramento currently holds a D or F grade, which is a meaningful data point: even the city's higher-crime corridors do not approach the danger levels seen in the worst parts of many comparable California cities.

How does West Sacramento's poverty rate affect neighborhood safety?

West Sacramento's poverty rate of 15.8% is a relevant socioeconomic indicator, but it does not uniformly translate into unsafe neighborhoods. The data shows a nuanced picture: Broderrick/Bryte, with a median household income of just $57,240 — well below the city median of $73,979 — still earns an A- safety grade. Conversely, the highest-income neighborhoods (Southeast Village at $130,663 and Southwest Village at $122,737) do correlate with A-range grades. The single C- neighborhood, Washington, likely reflects concentrated socioeconomic stress, but it remains the outlier in a city where 95% of neighborhoods are rated safe. The median home value of $366,820 and median rent of $1,120 suggest a housing market that, while not inexpensive, is accessible enough to support stable, mixed-income communities across much of the city.

Is West Sacramento a good place to buy a home from a safety standpoint?

From a safety standpoint, West Sacramento presents a strong case for homebuyers. With 95% of neighborhoods graded B or higher and more than half (52.4%) earning a Grade A, the odds of landing in a genuinely safe neighborhood are favorable. The median home value sits at $366,820 — relatively affordable by California standards — and top-rated neighborhoods like Old West Sacramento, Northeast Village, Northwest Village, and Newport Estates offer a combination of safety and community character. Buyers prioritizing maximum safety grades should focus on the A and A- neighborhoods outlined above. Those open to B-rated areas like Iron Triangle or Michigan–Glide–Sutter may find more competitive pricing while still living in neighborhoods the data classifies as safe. No neighborhood currently holds a D or F grade, which limits downside risk across the board.