Fountain Valley, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fountain Valley Police Department serves the city of Fountain Valley, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,141 violent crimes and 4,955 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.7 per 100k residents, which is 54.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 155.2 per 100k, 5.1% below 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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 48.7 | A | 1141 | 106.2 | -54.1% |
Property Crime | 155.2 | C | 4955 | 163.6 | -5.1% |
Rape | 1.8 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -49.1% |
Robbery | 3.6 | A | 100 | 5.8 | -37.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 12.6 | A | 152 | 22.3 | -43.3% |
Burglary | 37.9 | D | 786 | 24.0 | +57.7% |
Larceny | 106.5 | C | 3657 | 116.4 | -8.5% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 485 | 22.2 | -59.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Asian | 2 |
Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Westminster | 4 miles | C 100.3 | D 240.1 | Violent: 105.9% higher Property: 54.7% higher |
Tustin | 8 miles | B 72.1 | D 204.7 | Violent: 47.9% higher Property: 31.9% higher |
Orange | 9 miles | A 60.2 | B 115.2 | Violent: 23.5% higher Property: 25.8% lower |
Los Alamitos | 10 miles | A 52.4 | C 192.3 | Violent: 7.6% higher Property: 23.9% higher |
Anaheim | 10 miles | C 95.6 | D 211.0 | Violent: 96.2% higher Property: 36.0% higher |