Lancaster, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lancaster Police Department serves the city of Lancaster, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,984 violent crimes and 12,310 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 155.4 per 100k residents, which is 46.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 186.5 per 100k, 14.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 29 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 DHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 155.4 | D | 11984 | 106.2 | +46.3% |
Property Crime | 186.5 | C | 12310 | 163.6 | +14.0% |
Homicide | 3.6 | F | 69 | 0.5 | +573.8% |
Rape | 3.0 | B | 356 | 3.5 | -15.5% |
Robbery | 10.8 | F | 1284 | 5.8 | +84.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 63.4 | F | 3735 | 22.3 | +184.7% |
Burglary | 39.5 | F | 2852 | 24.0 | +64.2% |
Larceny | 70.5 | A | 5706 | 116.4 | -39.4% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 72.3 | F | 3579 | 22.2 | +226.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 29 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-White | 2 |
Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
Anti-Black or African American | 21 |
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Artesia | 0 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 66.8% lower Property: 3.8% higher |
Avalon | 0 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 80.2% lower Property: 0.9% lower |
Bellflower | 0 miles | C 99.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 35.8% lower Property: 3.7% lower |
La Habra Heights | 0 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 75.9% lower Property: 69.9% lower |
Westlake Village | 0 miles | A 26.5 | A 106.0 | Violent: 82.9% lower Property: 43.2% lower |