96101 Zip Code, Alturas

Crime Rate & Statistics

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Alturas

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 120 / 300 High

Violent Crime 111

11% above national avg

Property Crime 130

30% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 96101 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 96101 in Alturas, CA has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 120, which is 20% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Alturas.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 134, 34% above average), while rape is the lowest risk (index: 99).

Highest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 134 (34% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Rape · Index 99 (1% below avg)

96101 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Alturas city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Alturas	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	131	+31%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	108	+8%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	105	+5%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	99	-1%	N/A	Average
Property Crime
Burglary	126	+26%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	134	+34%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	130	+30%	N/A	Moderate

96101 Crime Map

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96101 Demographics & Context

Population

4,047

Median Income

$53,943

Home Value

$149,427

Median Age

Pop. Density

7/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 16.5%

Graduate Degree 8%

Housing

67%

33%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 80.2%

Black 1.3%

Hispanic 13.6%

Asian 2.3%

96101 Crime Map

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Alturas Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 96101, Alturas?

Zip code 96101 in Alturas, CA has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 120, which is 20% above the national average. Zip code 96101 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Alturas.

Is Zip code 96101 a safe neighborhood in Alturas?

Zip code 96101 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Alturas, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 134), while Rape is the lowest risk (index: 99). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Alturas.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 96101?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 96101 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 134 (34% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 96101?

Zip code 96101 has a population of approximately 4,047. The median household income is $53,943. The median home value is $149,427. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 96101 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 96101's overall crime rate is 20% above the national average (index 120 vs 100). Within Alturas, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.