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Is Hawthorne, California Safe?

Population 82,741 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hawthorne has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 255.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,607 per 100K.

Hawthorne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHawthorneCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate432.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2122.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1607.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate502.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

432/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2122/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hawthorne

Violent crime in Hawthorne is above the national average. The rate of 432.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2122.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,607 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hawthorne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,607
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft502
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hawthorne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hawthorne
432.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hawthorne
2122.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorne Safety

Is Hawthorne safe?
Not especially. Hawthorne earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hawthorne?
255.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 432.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2122.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hawthorne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hawthorne's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,607 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hawthorne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hawthorne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hawthorne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hawthorne?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hawthorne's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Hawthorne compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hawthorne ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hawthorne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hawthorne?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.4 per-thousand rate put Hawthorne below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 432 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hawthorne?
432.1 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (91), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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