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Is Aliso Viejo, California Safe?

Population 49,844 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Aliso Viejo is a smaller community of 49,844 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,260 per 100K.

Aliso Viejo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAliso ViejoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1787.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1260.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate394.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

204.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1788/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Aliso Viejo

Violent crime in Aliso Viejo is below the national average. The rate of 260.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1787.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,260 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Aliso Viejo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,260
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft394
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Aliso Viejo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aliso Viejo
260.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aliso Viejo
1787.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aliso Viejo Safety

Is Aliso Viejo safe?
Not especially. Aliso Viejo earns a C with a crime rate of 204.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Aliso Viejo?
204.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1787.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Aliso Viejo safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Aliso Viejo has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Aliso Viejo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Aliso Viejo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Aliso Viejo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Aliso Viejo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Aliso Viejo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Aliso Viejo compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Aliso Viejo ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Aliso Viejo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Aliso Viejo?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Aliso Viejo?
260.3 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (59), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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