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Huntington Beach, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Huntington Beach Police Department serves the city of Huntington Beach, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,494 violent crimes and 16,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.4 per 100k residents, which is 41.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.8 per 100k, 15.1% 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 35 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 Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,494 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,117 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate138.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,469 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,978 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate111.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,764 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,603 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime62.4A6494106.2-41.2%
Property Crime138.8B16469163.6-15.1%
Rape2.6B2543.5-26.5%
Robbery6.2C4065.8+7.3%
Aggravated Assault11.4A111722.3-48.6%
Burglary17.2B197824.0-28.6%
Larceny111.3C12764116.4-4.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.8A160322.2-60.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 35 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Asian 4
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 4
Anti-Catholic 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 6
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 2
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Black or African American 7
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Anaheim 0 miles
C 95.6
D 211.0
Violent: 53.2% higher
Property: 52.0% higher
Costa Mesa 0 miles
C 97.8
F 279.5
Violent: 56.7% higher
Property: 101.3% higher
Cypress 0 miles
A 26.6
B 129.1
Violent: 57.3% lower
Property: 7.0% lower
Garden Grove 0 miles
A 27.4
B 136.3
Violent: 56.1% lower
Property: 1.8% lower
Newport Beach 0 miles
B 76.8
C 170.3
Violent: 23.0% higher
Property: 22.6% higher