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Is El Monte, California Safe?

Population 105,075 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in El Monte runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 86% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,820 per 100K.

El Monte Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEl MonteCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2415.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1820.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate336.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

349/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2415/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for El Monte

Violent crime in El Monte is close to the national average. The rate of 349.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2415.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,820 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

El Monte Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary420
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,820
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft336
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How El Monte Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Monte
349.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Monte
2415.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About El Monte Safety

Is El Monte safe?
Not especially. El Monte earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.5 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 El Monte?
276.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2415.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is El Monte safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. El Monte's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,820 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in El Monte?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in El Monte generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the El Monte police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in El Monte?
Yes, there's been an uptick. El Monte's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does El Monte compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. El Monte ranks behind about 91% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is El Monte 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 El Monte?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.5 per-thousand rate put El Monte below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 349 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in El Monte?
349.3 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (39), 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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