Westminster, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westminster Police Department serves the city of Westminster, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,736 violent crimes and 10,388 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.3 per 100k residents, which is 5.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 240.1 per 100k, 46.8% 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 25 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 CAnnual Rate100.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,736 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents466 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents714 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate240.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,388 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,932 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,032 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,368 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.3 | C | 3736 | 106.2 | -5.5% |
| Property Crime | 240.1 | D | 10388 | 163.6 | +46.8% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 78 | 3.5 | -68.0% |
| Robbery | 7.9 | D | 466 | 5.8 | +35.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.3 | D | 714 | 22.3 | +31.7% |
| Burglary | 31.6 | D | 1932 | 24.0 | +31.3% |
| Larceny | 173.6 | D | 7032 | 116.4 | +49.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.7 | D | 1368 | 22.2 | +47.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 25 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 4 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 10 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley | 4 miles | A 48.7 | C 155.2 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: 35.4% lower |
| Los Alamitos | 6 miles | A 52.4 | C 192.3 | Violent: 47.7% lower Property: 19.9% lower |
| La Palma | 7 miles | A 20.0 | C 186.5 | Violent: 80.1% lower Property: 22.3% lower |
| Buena Park | 7 miles | B 73.4 | D 255.7 | Violent: 26.9% lower Property: 6.5% higher |
| Orange | 8 miles | A 60.2 | B 115.2 | Violent: 40.0% lower Property: 52.0% lower |