Bell Gardens, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bell Gardens Police Department serves the city of Bell Gardens, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,482 violent crimes and 2,257 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.0 per 100k residents, which is 19.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.1 per 100k, 37.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 86.0 | B | 1482 | 106.2 | -19.1% |
Property Crime | 102.1 | A | 2257 | 163.6 | -37.6% |
Robbery | 18.8 | F | 234 | 5.8 | +223.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 26.9 | D | 349 | 22.3 | +20.7% |
Burglary | 2.7 | A | 276 | 24.0 | -88.8% |
Larceny | 61.8 | A | 1041 | 116.4 | -46.9% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.6 | F | 911 | 22.2 | +69.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bell | 2 miles | B 87.5 | C 156.3 | Violent: 1.8% higher Property: 53.1% higher |
Maywood | 3 miles | A 59.1 | D 202.7 | Violent: 31.2% lower Property: 98.6% higher |
Cudahy | 3 miles | B 78.7 | D 213.0 | Violent: 8.4% lower Property: 108.7% higher |
South Gate | 3 miles | C 100.9 | D 256.1 | Violent: 17.4% higher Property: 150.9% higher |
Huntington Park | 4 miles | B 93.0 | D 240.2 | Violent: 8.2% higher Property: 135.3% higher |