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Imperial Beach, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Imperial Beach Police Department serves the city of Imperial Beach, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,723 violent crimes and 1,416 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.0 per 100k, 76.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 B
Annual Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,723 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,416 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents798 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents432 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime82.0B1723106.2-22.8%
Property Crime39.0A1416163.6-76.1%
Robbery3.9B965.8-33.0%
Aggravated Assault39.0F34722.3+75.3%
Larceny27.3A798116.4-76.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.7A43222.2-47.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
National City 7 miles
C 99.5
C 173.7
Violent: 21.4% higher
Property: 345.1% higher
Coronado 9 miles
B 84.2
C 184.2
Violent: 2.7% higher
Property: 372.0% higher
San Diego 10 miles
B 79.8
C 153.5
Violent: 2.6% lower
Property: 293.4% higher
Lemon Grove 12 miles
B 81.4
B 111.0
Violent: 0.7% lower
Property: 184.4% higher
La Mesa 14 miles
B 86.7
C 175.0
Violent: 5.7% higher
Property: 348.4% higher