Mission Viejo, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Mission Viejo Police Department serves the city of Mission Viejo, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,623 violent crimes and 4,503 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.8 per 100k residents, which is 60.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.4 per 100k, 43.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 A
Annual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,623 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate92.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,503 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents529 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate75.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,538 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime41.8A1623106.2-60.7%
Property Crime92.4A4503163.6-43.5%
Robbery3.3A1145.8-43.3%
Aggravated Assault9.9A26222.3-55.5%
Burglary2.2A52924.0-90.8%
Larceny75.9B3538116.4-34.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.3A42122.2-35.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Blythe 7620 miles
D 129.1
B 123.3
Violent: 209.0% higher
Property: 33.4% higher
Holtville 7678 miles
A 54.8
A 36.6
Violent: 31.3% higher
Property: 60.4% lower
Westmorland 7672 miles
B 88.7
B 133.0
Violent: 112.2% higher
Property: 44.0% higher
Calexico 7687 miles
N/A N/A
A 55.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 40.3% lower
El Centro 7688 miles
C 103.2
B 135.3
Violent: 147.0% higher
Property: 46.5% higher