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Is Dana Point, California Safe?

Population 32,232 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dana Point 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 254.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,326 per 100K.

Dana Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDana PointCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2188.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1326.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate192.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2188/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dana Point

Violent crime in Dana Point is close to the national average. The rate of 359.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2188.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,326 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dana Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary390
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,326
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft192
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dana Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dana Point
359.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dana Point
2188.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dana Point Safety

Is Dana Point safe?
Not especially. Dana Point earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.8 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 Dana Point?
254.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2188.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dana Point safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dana Point's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,326 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dana Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dana Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dana Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dana Point?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Dana Point's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Dana Point compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Dana Point ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dana Point to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Dana Point?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.8 per-thousand rate put Dana Point below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dana Point?
359.9 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (76), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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