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 A
Annual Rate48.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,141 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate155.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,955 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate106.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,657 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime48.7A1141106.2-54.1%
Property Crime155.2C4955163.6-5.1%
Rape1.8A273.5-49.1%
Robbery3.6A1005.8-37.9%
Aggravated Assault12.6A15222.3-43.3%
Burglary37.9D78624.0+57.7%
Larceny106.5C3657116.4-8.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.0A48522.2-59.3%

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