Not only is Temescal one of the safest neighborhoods in Oakland, but it’s also a trendy district with tons of local restaurants, shops, and breweries, which makes it particularly popular for young adults.

Is Temescal dangerous?

Is Temescal Valley, CA Safe? The C grade means the rate of crime is slightly higher than the average US city. Temescal Valley is in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning 55% of cities are safer and 45% of cities are more dangerous.

What part of Oakland is bad?

The dangerous parts of Oakland are far east and far west around the projects. The bad parts of Oakland are primarily concentrated in East Oakland (southeast Oakland and from Fruitvale down) and West Oakland (west of downtown). East and West Oakland is ghetto as hell.