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Is Beverly Hills, California Safe?

Population 30,764 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Beverly Hills has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 281.9 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,140 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Beverly Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeverly HillsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate416.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2402.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate349.0--268.2
Theft Rate2140.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate221.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

281.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

416/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2403/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beverly Hills

Violent crime in Beverly Hills is close to the national average. The rate of 416.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2402.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,140 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 349 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Beverly Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault349
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery97
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary377
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,140
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft221
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beverly Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beverly Hills
416.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beverly Hills
2402.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beverly Hills Safety

Is Beverly Hills safe?
Not especially. Beverly Hills earns a D- with a crime rate of 281.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Beverly Hills?
281.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 416.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2402.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beverly Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beverly Hills's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,140 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beverly Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beverly Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beverly Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beverly Hills?
Crime rates have held steady in Beverly Hills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Beverly Hills compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Beverly Hills ranks behind about 93% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Beverly Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Beverly Hills?
Bad. A D- grade and 281.9 per-thousand rate put Beverly Hills below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 416 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beverly Hills?
416.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (349), robbery (97), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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