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Is Hawaiian Gardens, California Safe?

Population 13,373 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hawaiian Gardens is a smaller community of 13,373 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,364 per 100K.

Hawaiian Gardens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHawaiian GardensCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1976.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1364.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1977/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hawaiian Gardens

Violent crime in Hawaiian Gardens is below the national average. The rate of 265.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1976.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,364 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hawaiian Gardens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,364
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hawaiian Gardens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hawaiian Gardens
265.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hawaiian Gardens
1976.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaiian Gardens Safety

Is Hawaiian Gardens safe?
Not especially. Hawaiian Gardens earns a C with a crime rate of 224.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hawaiian Gardens?
224.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1976.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hawaiian Gardens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hawaiian Gardens's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,364 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hawaiian Gardens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hawaiian Gardens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hawaiian Gardens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hawaiian Gardens?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hawaiian Gardens's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Hawaiian Gardens compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hawaiian Gardens ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hawaiian Gardens to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hawaiian Gardens?
Bad. A C grade and 224.2 per-thousand rate put Hawaiian Gardens below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hawaiian Gardens?
265.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) 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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