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Is Garden Grove, California Safe?

Population 170,455 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Garden Grove earns a D+ safety grade with 250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 78% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,606 per 100K.

Garden Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarden GroveCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2185.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1606.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate536.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2185/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garden Grove

Violent crime in Garden Grove is close to the national average. The rate of 323.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2185.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,606 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Garden Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,606
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft536
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garden Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden Grove
323.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden Grove
2185.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Grove Safety

Is Garden Grove safe?
Not especially. Garden Grove earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.9 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 Garden Grove?
250.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2185.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garden Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Garden Grove's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,606 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Garden Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garden Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garden Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garden Grove?
Crime rates have held steady in Garden Grove, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Garden Grove compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Garden Grove ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Garden Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Garden Grove?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.9 per-thousand rate put Garden Grove below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Garden Grove?
323.7 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) 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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