Los Alamitos, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Los Alamitos Police Department serves the city of Los Alamitos, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 202 violent crimes and 970 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.4 per 100k residents, which is 50.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 192.3 per 100k, 17.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.4 | A | 202 | 106.2 | -50.6% |
| Property Crime | 192.3 | C | 970 | 163.6 | +17.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 52.4 | F | 64 | 22.3 | +135.6% |
| Burglary | 104.9 | F | 368 | 24.0 | +336.5% |
| Larceny | 52.4 | A | 414 | 116.4 | -54.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.0 | D | 184 | 22.2 | +57.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | 4 miles | A 20.0 | C 186.5 | Violent: 61.9% lower Property: 3.0% lower |
| Signal Hill | 5 miles | C 98.5 | B 116.3 | Violent: 87.7% higher Property: 39.5% lower |
| Westminster | 6 miles | C 100.3 | D 240.1 | Violent: 91.3% higher Property: 24.9% higher |
| Buena Park | 6 miles | B 73.4 | D 255.7 | Violent: 40.0% higher Property: 33.0% higher |
| Fountain Valley | 10 miles | A 48.7 | C 155.2 | Violent: 7.1% lower Property: 19.3% lower |