South Pasadena, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Pasadena Police Department serves the city of South Pasadena, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 505 violent crimes and 2,392 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.2 per 100k residents, which is 48.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 189.2 per 100k, 15.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.2 | A | 505 | 106.2 | -48.0% |
| Property Crime | 189.2 | C | 2392 | 163.6 | +15.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.7 | B | 65 | 22.3 | -11.4% |
| Burglary | 19.7 | B | 412 | 24.0 | -18.0% |
| Larceny | 134.1 | C | 1721 | 116.4 | +15.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.5 | F | 248 | 22.2 | +60.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 2 miles | A 59.4 | C 187.1 | Violent: 7.7% higher Property: 1.1% lower |
| Pasadena | 2 miles | B 88.5 | D 236.0 | Violent: 60.3% higher Property: 24.7% higher |
| San Marino | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 160.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.1% lower |
| Artesia | 4 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 6.5% lower Property: 2.3% higher |
| Avalon | 4 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 44.2% lower Property: 2.4% lower |