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Is Huntington Beach, California Safe?

Population 191,451 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Huntington Beach has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 271 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,574 per 100K.

Huntington Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuntington BeachCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2393.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1574.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2393/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huntington Beach

Violent crime in Huntington Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 316.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2393.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,574 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huntington Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,574
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huntington Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntington Beach
316.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntington Beach
2393.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntington Beach Safety

Is Huntington Beach safe?
Not especially. Huntington Beach earns a D with a crime rate of 271 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 Huntington Beach?
271 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2393.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huntington Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huntington Beach's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,574 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntington Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huntington Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huntington Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huntington Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Huntington Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Huntington Beach compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Huntington Beach ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach?
Bad. A D grade and 271 per-thousand rate put Huntington Beach below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 317 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huntington Beach?
316.9 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (69), 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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