La Palma, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Palma Police Department serves the city of La Palma, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 447 violent crimes and 1,517 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.0 per 100k residents, which is 81.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 186.5 per 100k, 14.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents447 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,517 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,135 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.0 | A | 447 | 106.2 | -81.2% |
| Property Crime | 186.5 | C | 1517 | 163.6 | +14.0% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 193 | 24.0 | -16.8% |
| Larceny | 126.5 | C | 1135 | 116.4 | +8.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.3 | D | 179 | 22.2 | +50.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park | 2 miles | B 73.4 | D 255.7 | Violent: 267.3% higher Property: 37.1% higher |
| Los Alamitos | 4 miles | A 52.4 | C 192.3 | Violent: 162.5% higher Property: 3.1% higher |
| Fullerton | 6 miles | B 69.7 | C 155.3 | Violent: 248.9% higher Property: 16.7% lower |
| Westminster | 7 miles | C 100.3 | D 240.1 | Violent: 402.2% higher Property: 28.8% higher |
| La Habra | 8 miles | A 52.1 | C 169.3 | Violent: 160.8% higher Property: 9.2% lower |