Costa Mesa, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Costa Mesa Police Department serves the city of Costa Mesa, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,140 violent crimes and 13,747 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.8 per 100k residents, which is 7.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 279.5 per 100k, 70.8% 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 23 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 Rate97.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,140 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,186 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate279.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,747 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,790 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate226.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,574 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,295 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.8 | C | 5140 | 106.2 | -7.9% |
| Property Crime | 279.5 | F | 13747 | 163.6 | +70.8% |
| Rape | 5.5 | D | 218 | 3.5 | +56.7% |
| Robbery | 8.3 | D | 437 | 5.8 | +42.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.8 | F | 1186 | 22.3 | +74.1% |
| Burglary | 31.4 | D | 1790 | 24.0 | +30.6% |
| Larceny | 226.0 | F | 10574 | 116.4 | +94.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.2 | C | 1295 | 22.2 | -4.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 23 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 11 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 0 miles | C 95.6 | D 211.0 | Violent: 2.2% lower Property: 24.5% lower |
| Cypress | 0 miles | A 26.6 | B 129.1 | Violent: 72.7% lower Property: 53.8% lower |
| Garden Grove | 0 miles | A 27.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 72.0% lower Property: 51.2% lower |
| Huntington Beach | 0 miles | A 62.4 | B 138.8 | Violent: 36.2% lower Property: 50.3% lower |
| Newport Beach | 0 miles | B 76.8 | C 170.3 | Violent: 21.5% lower Property: 39.1% lower |