Hawthorne, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hawthorne Police Department serves the city of Hawthorne, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,983 violent crimes and 6,863 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.4 per 100k residents, which is 3.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 213.3 per 100k, 30.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 CHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.4 | C | 3983 | 106.2 | -3.6% |
| Property Crime | 213.3 | D | 6863 | 163.6 | +30.4% |
| Homicide | 3.6 | F | 21 | 0.5 | +577.5% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 154 | 3.5 | +70.2% |
| Robbery | 12.1 | F | 710 | 5.8 | +107.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.7 | D | 1611 | 22.3 | +24.5% |
| Burglary | 19.3 | B | 1015 | 24.0 | -19.8% |
| Larceny | 124.1 | C | 3644 | 116.4 | +6.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 68.7 | F | 2163 | 22.2 | +209.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo | 4 miles | C 104.1 | F 618.3 | Violent: 1.6% higher Property: 189.9% higher |
| Manhattan Beach | 4 miles | A 41.8 | F 280.3 | Violent: 59.2% lower Property: 31.4% higher |
| Torrance | 5 miles | A 54.9 | F 263.6 | Violent: 46.4% lower Property: 23.6% higher |
| Redondo Beach | 6 miles | A 60.5 | D 218.5 | Violent: 40.9% lower Property: 2.4% higher |
| Culver City | 7 miles | D 141.2 | F 577.7 | Violent: 37.9% higher Property: 170.9% higher |