Los Angeles, CA Crime Statistics For 2022
114,814
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,869.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
22.33%
Above National Average
Above National Average
351 out of 461
In California
In California
7,055 out of 8,904
In America
In America
What is the crime rate in Los Angeles, CA?
According to the most recent data from the FBI, the total crime rate in Los Angeles is 2,869.9 per 100,000 people. That's 22.33% higher than the national rate of 2,346.0 per 100,000 people and 11.20% higher than the California total crime rate of 2,581.0 per 100,000 people.
Note: Because the rates of crime are so low in America, we use "per 100,000 people" to make the number a bit easier to compare across locations visually. It's mathematically the same as doing per capita comparisons and isn't conveying that there are 100,000+ people in a location.
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Los Angeles SnackAbility
6
/10
/10
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
4
How Does Los Angeles Crime Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Los Angeles / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114,814 | 2,869.9 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Murder | 351 | 8.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8,013 | 200.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18,535 | 463.3 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Violent Crime | 28,882 | 721.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Burglary | 13,773 | 344.3 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 50,990 | 1,274.6 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 21,169 | 529.1 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
| Property Crime | 85,932 | 2,148.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
Violent Crime Rates In Los Angeles
28,882
Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes
721.9
Violent Crimes / 100k People
Violent Crimes / 100k People
86.16%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 138.5 chance of being the victim of a violent crime in Los Angeles each year. That compares to a 1 in 226.2 chance statewide.
- The violent crime rate in Los Angeles is 721.9 per 100,000 people.
- That's 86.16% higher than the national rate of 387.8 per 100,000 people.
- 63.32% higher than the California violent crime rate of 442.0 per 100,000 people.
Property Crime Rates In Los Angeles
85,932
Property Crimes
Property Crimes
2,148.0
Property Crimes / 100k People
Property Crimes / 100k People
9.69%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 46.6 chance of being the victim of a property crime in Los Angeles each year. That compares to a 1 in 51.1 chance nationally.
- The property crime rate in Los Angeles is 2,148.0 per 100,000 people.
- That's 9.69% higher than the national rate of 1,958.2 per 100,000 people.
- And 0.42% higher than the California property crime rate of 2,138.9 per 100,000 people.
Los Angeles Crime Compared To California Average
Each category of crime indexed to the worst per capita in California.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
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Crime In Cities Around Los Angeles
| City | Population | Count Raw |
Total Crime / 100k People |
Property Crime / 100k People |
Violent Crime / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance, CA | 143,421 | 3,209 | 2,237.5 | 2,046.4 | 191.0 |
| Inglewood, CA | 107,986 | 3,174 | 2,939.3 | 2,310.5 | 628.8 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 90,474 | 4,393 | 4,855.5 | 4,257.6 | 598.0 |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 66,729 | 1,589 | 2,381.3 | 2,131.0 | 250.3 |
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 41,513 | 378 | 910.6 | 807.0 | 103.6 |
| West Hollywood, CA | 36,719 | 1,410 | 3,840.0 | 3,281.7 | 558.3 |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 33,776 | 1,355 | 4,011.7 | 3,683.1 | 328.6 |
| South Pasadena, CA | 25,299 | 657 | 2,596.9 | 2,494.2 | 102.8 |
| San Fernando, CA | 24,399 | 340 | 1,393.5 | 1,041.0 | 352.5 |
| El Segundo, CA | 16,605 | 889 | 5,353.8 | 4,667.3 | 686.5 |
