Garden Grove, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Garden Grove Police Department serves the city of Garden Grove, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,923 violent crimes and 15,101 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.4 per 100k residents, which is 74.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.3 per 100k, 16.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 25 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 Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,923 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents625 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,166 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate136.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,101 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,608 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,037 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,368 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime27.4A4923106.2-74.2%
Property Crime136.3B15101163.6-16.7%
Robbery3.6A6255.8-38.6%
Aggravated Assault3.6A116622.3-84.0%
Burglary26.2C260824.0+9.0%
Larceny82.7B10037116.4-28.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft27.4D236822.2+23.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 25 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 3
Anti-White 3
Anti-Buddhist 5
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 6

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Anaheim 0 miles
C 95.6
D 211.0
Violent: 249.1% higher
Property: 54.8% higher
Costa Mesa 0 miles
C 97.8
F 279.5
Violent: 257.2% higher
Property: 105.1% higher
Cypress 0 miles
A 26.6
B 129.1
Violent: 2.7% lower
Property: 5.3% lower
Huntington Beach 0 miles
A 62.4
B 138.8
Violent: 127.9% higher
Property: 1.9% higher
Newport Beach 0 miles
B 76.8
C 170.3
Violent: 180.3% higher
Property: 24.9% higher