Avalon, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Avalon Police Department serves the city of Avalon, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 244 violent crimes and 170 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.8 per 100k residents, which is 71.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 184.7 per 100k, 12.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate184.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.8 | A | 244 | 106.2 | -71.0% |
| Property Crime | 184.7 | C | 170 | 163.6 | +12.9% |
| Larceny | 123.2 | C | 118 | 116.4 | +5.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 61.6 | F | 24 | 22.2 | +177.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 0 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 67.7% higher Property: 4.8% higher |
| Bellflower | 0 miles | C 99.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 224.1% higher Property: 2.8% lower |
| La Habra Heights | 0 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 21.6% higher Property: 69.6% lower |
| Westlake Village | 0 miles | A 26.5 | A 106.0 | Violent: 13.9% lower Property: 42.6% lower |
| Bradbury | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 115.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.7% lower |