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Is Gardena, California Safe?

Population 58,460 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gardena earns a C- safety grade with 233 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 72% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,408 per 100K.

Gardena Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGardenaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1942.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1408.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate199.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1942/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gardena

Violent crime in Gardena is close to the national average. The rate of 387.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1942.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,408 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gardena Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,408
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft199
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gardena Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gardena
387.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gardena
1942.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gardena Safety

Is Gardena safe?
Not especially. Gardena earns a C- with a crime rate of 233 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 Gardena?
233 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1942.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gardena safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gardena's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,408 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gardena?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gardena generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gardena police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gardena?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Gardena's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Gardena compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Gardena ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Gardena to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Gardena?
Bad. A C- grade and 233 per-thousand rate put Gardena below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gardena?
387.6 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (51), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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