Montebello, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Montebello Police Department serves the city of Montebello, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,958 violent crimes and 6,358 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.5 per 100k residents, which is 14.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 274.8 per 100k, 68.0% 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 4 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 B
Annual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,958 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate274.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,358 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,127 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate159.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,031 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,042 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime90.5B1958106.2-14.8%
Property Crime274.8F6358163.6+68.0%
Homicide1.7F90.5+215.3%
Robbery13.4F3325.8+130.5%
Burglary30.2D112724.0+25.6%
Larceny159.2D3031116.4+36.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft83.8F204222.2+277.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Other Religion 1
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Monterey Park 3 miles
A 61.0
D 243.8
Violent: 32.6% lower
Property: 11.3% lower
Bell Gardens 4 miles
B 86.0
A 102.1
Violent: 5.0% lower
Property: 62.9% lower
Artesia 4 miles
A 51.6
C 193.6
Violent: 43.0% lower
Property: 29.6% lower
Avalon 4 miles
A 30.8
C 184.7
Violent: 66.0% lower
Property: 32.8% lower
Bellflower 4 miles
C 99.8
C 179.6
Violent: 10.3% higher
Property: 34.6% lower