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Is Huntington Park, California Safe?

Population 51,544 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Huntington Park means there's room for concern. The 250.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,329 per 100K.

Huntington Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuntington ParkCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2159.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1329.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate186.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2160/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huntington Park

Violent crime in Huntington Park is close to the national average. The rate of 341.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2159.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,329 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huntington Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,329
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft186
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huntington Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntington Park
341.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntington Park
2159.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntington Park Safety

Is Huntington Park safe?
Not especially. Huntington Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.2 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 Park?
250.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2159.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huntington Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huntington Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,329 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntington Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huntington Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huntington Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huntington Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Huntington Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Huntington Park compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Huntington Park ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Huntington Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Huntington Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.2 per-thousand rate put Huntington Park below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 342 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huntington Park?
341.7 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (80), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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