Bellflower, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bellflower Police Department serves the city of Bellflower, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,999 violent crimes and 6,865 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.8 per 100k residents, which is 6.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 179.6 per 100k, 9.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 CAnnual Rate99.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,999 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents991 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,865 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,188 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,487 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,158 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.8 | C | 2999 | 106.2 | -6.0% |
| Property Crime | 179.6 | C | 6865 | 163.6 | +9.8% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 121 | 3.5 | -24.8% |
| Robbery | 9.3 | F | 450 | 5.8 | +60.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 65.2 | F | 991 | 22.3 | +192.9% |
| Burglary | 54.6 | F | 1188 | 24.0 | +127.1% |
| Larceny | 59.9 | A | 3487 | 116.4 | -48.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 65.2 | F | 2158 | 22.2 | +194.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 0 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 48.3% lower Property: 7.8% higher |
| Avalon | 0 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 69.1% lower Property: 2.8% higher |
| La Habra Heights | 0 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 62.5% lower Property: 68.7% lower |
| Westlake Village | 0 miles | A 26.5 | A 106.0 | Violent: 73.4% lower Property: 41.0% lower |
| Bradbury | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 115.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.9% lower |