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 B
Annual Rate86.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,482 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents349 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate102.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,257 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,041 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents911 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime86.0B1482106.2-19.1%
Property Crime102.1A2257163.6-37.6%
Robbery18.8F2345.8+223.3%
Aggravated Assault26.9D34922.3+20.7%
Burglary2.7A27624.0-88.8%
Larceny61.8A1041116.4-46.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft37.6F91122.2+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