Dana Point, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dana Point Police Department serves the city of Dana Point, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 892 violent crimes and 1,799 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.1 per 100k, 63.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents892 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,799 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,341 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.1 | A | 892 | 106.2 | -44.4% |
| Property Crime | 59.1 | A | 1799 | 163.6 | -63.9% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 44 | 5.8 | -46.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.5 | B | 139 | 22.3 | -30.2% |
| Larceny | 37.3 | A | 1341 | 116.4 | -67.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.8 | C | 221 | 22.2 | -1.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | 7620 miles | D 129.1 | B 123.3 | Violent: 118.6% higher Property: 108.7% higher |
| Holtville | 7678 miles | A 54.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 7.1% lower Property: 38.1% lower |
| Westmorland | 7672 miles | B 88.7 | B 133.0 | Violent: 50.1% higher Property: 125.2% higher |
| Calexico | 7687 miles | N/A N/A | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.7% lower |
| El Centro | 7688 miles | C 103.2 | B 135.3 | Violent: 74.7% higher Property: 129.0% higher |