Brea, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brea Police Department serves the city of Brea, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,355 violent crimes and 6,885 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.8 per 100k residents, which is 59.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 318.7 per 100k, 94.8% 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 5 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 Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,355 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate318.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,885 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents737 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate273.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,653 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.8 | A | 1355 | 106.2 | -59.7% |
| Property Crime | 318.7 | F | 6885 | 163.6 | +94.8% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -39.5% |
| Robbery | 10.7 | F | 140 | 5.8 | +83.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.4 | A | 224 | 22.3 | -71.2% |
| Burglary | 19.3 | B | 737 | 24.0 | -19.9% |
| Larceny | 273.8 | F | 5653 | 116.4 | +135.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.7 | C | 473 | 22.2 | +15.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorba Linda | 0 miles | A 18.1 | A 88.8 | Violent: 57.8% lower Property: 72.2% lower |
| La Habra | 3 miles | A 52.1 | C 169.3 | Violent: 21.8% higher Property: 46.9% lower |
| Placentia | 4 miles | A 46.1 | C 186.3 | Violent: 7.7% higher Property: 41.5% lower |
| Fullerton | 4 miles | B 69.7 | C 155.3 | Violent: 63.0% higher Property: 51.3% lower |
| Buena Park | 7 miles | B 73.4 | D 255.7 | Violent: 71.6% higher Property: 19.8% lower |