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 C
Annual Rate98.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents687 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate116.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,730 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate35.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,756 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents588 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime98.5C687106.2-7.3%
Property Crime116.3B2730163.6-28.9%
Rape8.9F123.5+153.1%
Aggravated Assault44.8F23822.3+101.1%
Burglary35.8D37124.0+49.0%
Larceny53.7A1756116.4-53.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.9D58822.2+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