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Is Hermosa Beach, California Safe?

Population 18,513 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,513, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hermosa Beach earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,743 per 100K.

Hermosa Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHermosa BeachCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate298.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2090.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1743.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

298/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2091/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hermosa Beach

Violent crime in Hermosa Beach is below the national average. The rate of 298.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2090.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,743 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hermosa Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,743
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hermosa Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermosa Beach
298.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermosa Beach
2090.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hermosa Beach Safety

Is Hermosa Beach safe?
Not especially. Hermosa Beach earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hermosa Beach?
238.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 298.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2090.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hermosa Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hermosa Beach's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,743 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hermosa Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hermosa Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hermosa Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hermosa Beach?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hermosa Beach's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Hermosa Beach compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hermosa Beach ranks behind about 69% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.9 per-thousand rate put Hermosa Beach below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 298 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hermosa Beach?
298.4 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (61), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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