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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adult Arrest Rate
Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the number of felony and misdemeanor arrests per 1,000 adults ages 18 and over.
Why is this important?
Arrests and subsequent incarceration can lead to restricted employment prospects, housing instability, family disruption, stigma, and restricted voting rights. Research, including research conducted by The Sentencing Project, has shown that these consequences are felt disproportionately by people of color and their communities. On average, Black/African Americans have higher arrest rates than whites in the US. In the US, Black/African Americans are incarcerated at more than 5 times the rate of whites.
Meaningful reforms to the criminal justice system and, in turn, for the communities that are disproportionately affected by arrests and incarceration, cannot be accomplished without acknowledging racial disparities. Not only do arrests and incarceration affect the individual who is incarcerated, but disproportionate arrest rates can affect whole communities. In many states, a conviction means never voting again, leading to disparities in political representation. Additionally, the absence of incarcerated adults removes eligible workers, taxpayers, heads of households, and incomes from the community. Altogether, this can lead to economic hardship and poorer health for communities impacted by disparities in the criminal justice system.
26.8
arrests/ 1,000 population 18+
Source:
California Department of Justice
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: February 2024
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: February 2024
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Data Source
- California Department of Justice
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Community / Governance, Environmental Health / Built Environment, Social Determinants of Health, Adults