Newport Beach, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newport Beach Police Department serves the city of Newport Beach, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,540 violent crimes and 7,012 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.8 per 100k residents, which is 27.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 170.3 per 100k, 4.1% 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 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 BAnnual Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,540 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate170.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,012 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,266 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,143 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents577 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.8 | B | 2540 | 106.2 | -27.7% |
| Property Crime | 170.3 | C | 7012 | 163.6 | +4.1% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 108 | 3.5 | +35.7% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 161 | 5.8 | -17.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 332 | 22.3 | -67.7% |
| Burglary | 30.0 | D | 1266 | 24.0 | +24.8% |
| Larceny | 125.9 | C | 5143 | 116.4 | +8.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.2 | A | 577 | 22.2 | -40.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 0 miles | C 95.6 | D 211.0 | Violent: 24.5% higher Property: 23.9% higher |
| Costa Mesa | 0 miles | C 97.8 | F 279.5 | Violent: 27.4% higher Property: 64.2% higher |
| Cypress | 0 miles | A 26.6 | B 129.1 | Violent: 65.3% lower Property: 24.2% lower |
| Garden Grove | 0 miles | A 27.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 64.3% lower Property: 20.0% lower |
| Huntington Beach | 0 miles | A 62.4 | B 138.8 | Violent: 18.7% lower Property: 18.5% lower |