Signal Hill, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Signal Hill Police Department serves the city of Signal Hill, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 687 violent crimes and 2,730 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.5 per 100k residents, which is 7.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.3 per 100k, 28.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 98.5 | C | 687 | 106.2 | -7.3% |
Property Crime | 116.3 | B | 2730 | 163.6 | -28.9% |
Rape | 8.9 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +153.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 44.8 | F | 238 | 22.3 | +101.1% |
Burglary | 35.8 | D | 371 | 24.0 | +49.0% |
Larceny | 53.7 | A | 1756 | 116.4 | -53.9% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.9 | D | 588 | 22.2 | +21.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Los Alamitos | 5 miles | A 52.4 | C 192.3 | Violent: 46.7% lower Property: 65.3% higher |
La Palma | 8 miles | A 20.0 | C 186.5 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: 60.3% higher |
Torrance | 11 miles | A 54.9 | F 263.6 | Violent: 44.3% lower Property: 126.5% higher |
Westminster | 11 miles | C 100.3 | D 240.1 | Violent: 1.9% higher Property: 106.4% higher |
Buena Park | 11 miles | B 73.4 | D 255.7 | Violent: 25.5% lower Property: 119.7% higher |