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Is El Segundo, California Safe?

Population 16,379 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

El Segundo is a smaller community of 16,379 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 193.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,229 per 100K.

El Segundo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEl SegundoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1703.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate140.0--268.2
Theft Rate1229.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate385.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

231/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1704/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for El Segundo

Violent crime in El Segundo is below the national average. The rate of 230.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1703.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,229 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

El Segundo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault140
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,229
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft385
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How El Segundo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Segundo
230.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Segundo
1703.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About El Segundo Safety

Is El Segundo safe?
It depends on where in El Segundo you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in El Segundo?
193.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1703.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is El Segundo safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. El Segundo 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 El Segundo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in El Segundo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the El Segundo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in El Segundo?
No. Crime in El Segundo has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does El Segundo compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. El Segundo ranks behind about 62% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is El Segundo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in El Segundo?
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 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in El Segundo?
230.5 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (140), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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