Lakewood, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lakewood Police Department serves the city of Lakewood, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,167 violent crimes and 7,150 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.0 per 100k residents, which is 53.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 228.3 per 100k, 39.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,167 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents635 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate228.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,150 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,040 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate135.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,759 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,327 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.0 | A | 2167 | 106.2 | -53.9% |
| Property Crime | 228.3 | D | 7150 | 163.6 | +39.5% |
| Robbery | 10.3 | F | 395 | 5.8 | +77.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 635 | 22.3 | -36.2% |
| Burglary | 38.7 | F | 1040 | 24.0 | +61.0% |
| Larceny | 135.4 | C | 4759 | 116.4 | +16.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 52.9 | F | 1327 | 22.2 | +138.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 0 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 5.3% higher Property: 15.2% lower |
| Avalon | 0 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 37.2% lower Property: 19.1% lower |
| Bellflower | 0 miles | C 99.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 103.6% higher Property: 21.3% lower |
| La Habra Heights | 0 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 23.6% lower Property: 75.4% lower |
| Westlake Village | 0 miles | A 26.5 | A 106.0 | Violent: 45.9% lower Property: 53.6% lower |