Yorba Linda, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Yorba Linda Police Department serves the city of Yorba Linda, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 691 violent crimes and 2,982 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.1 per 100k residents, which is 83.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.8 per 100k, 45.8% 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 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 A
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents691 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,982 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents628 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,057 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime18.1A691106.2-83.0%
Property Crime88.8A2982163.6-45.8%
Burglary15.0A62824.0-37.4%
Larceny72.2A2057116.4-37.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft1.5A28922.2-93.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 4

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Brea 0 miles
A 42.8
F 318.7
Violent: 137.0% higher
Property: 259.1% higher
La Habra 3 miles
A 52.1
C 169.3
Violent: 188.6% higher
Property: 90.8% higher
Placentia 4 miles
A 46.1
C 186.3
Violent: 155.3% higher
Property: 109.9% higher
Fullerton 4 miles
B 69.7
C 155.3
Violent: 286.3% higher
Property: 74.9% higher
Buena Park 7 miles
B 73.4
D 255.7
Violent: 306.6% higher
Property: 188.1% higher