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Is Inglewood, California Safe?

Population 101,662 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Inglewood means there's room for concern. The 216.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,420 per 100K.

Inglewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricInglewoodCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1870.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1420.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate460.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1871/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Inglewood

Violent crime in Inglewood is below the national average. The rate of 290.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1870.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,420 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Inglewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,420
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft460
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Inglewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Inglewood
290.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Inglewood
1870.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Inglewood Safety

Is Inglewood safe?
Not especially. Inglewood earns a C with a crime rate of 216.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Inglewood?
216.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1870.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Inglewood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Inglewood's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,420 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Inglewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Inglewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Inglewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Inglewood?
No. Crime in Inglewood has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Inglewood compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Inglewood ranks behind about 73% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Inglewood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Inglewood?
Bad. A C grade and 216.1 per-thousand rate put Inglewood below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 290 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Inglewood?
290.3 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (39), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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