Monterey Park, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Monterey Park Police Department serves the city of Monterey Park, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,257 violent crimes and 5,167 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.0 per 100k residents, which is 42.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 243.8 per 100k, 49.0% 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 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 A
Annual Rate61.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,257 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate243.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,167 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate59.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,007 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate146.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,220 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents918 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime61.0A1257106.2-42.6%
Property Crime243.8D5167163.6+49.0%
Rape1.7A333.5-50.8%
Robbery5.2B2305.8-10.3%
Aggravated Assault22.6C31622.3+1.7%
Burglary59.2F100724.0+146.4%
Larceny146.3D3220116.4+25.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft36.6F91822.2+64.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 2
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Alhambra 2 miles
A 59.4
C 187.1
Violent: 2.5% lower
Property: 23.2% lower
Artesia 2 miles
A 51.6
C 193.6
Violent: 15.3% lower
Property: 20.6% lower
Avalon 2 miles
A 30.8
C 184.7
Violent: 49.5% lower
Property: 24.2% lower
Bellflower 2 miles
C 99.8
C 179.6
Violent: 63.7% higher
Property: 26.3% lower
La Habra Heights 2 miles
A 37.4
A 56.1
Violent: 38.6% lower
Property: 77.0% lower