Placentia, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Placentia Police Department serves the city of Placentia, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,886 violent crimes and 4,659 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.1 per 100k residents, which is 56.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 186.3 per 100k, 13.9% 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 AAnnual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,886 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents721 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,659 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,342 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,583 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents714 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.1 | A | 1886 | 106.2 | -56.6% |
| Property Crime | 186.3 | C | 4659 | 163.6 | +13.9% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 126 | 5.8 | -67.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.1 | C | 721 | 22.3 | -5.1% |
| Burglary | 28.8 | C | 1342 | 24.0 | +19.9% |
| Larceny | 119.1 | C | 2583 | 116.4 | +2.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.4 | F | 714 | 22.2 | +73.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea | 4 miles | A 42.8 | F 318.7 | Violent: 7.2% lower Property: 71.1% higher |
| Yorba Linda | 4 miles | A 18.1 | A 88.8 | Violent: 60.8% lower Property: 52.4% lower |
| Fullerton | 4 miles | B 69.7 | C 155.3 | Violent: 51.3% higher Property: 16.7% lower |
| Orange | 4 miles | A 60.2 | B 115.2 | Violent: 30.6% higher Property: 38.2% lower |
| La Habra | 6 miles | A 52.1 | C 169.3 | Violent: 13.0% higher Property: 9.1% lower |