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Is La Cañada Flintridge, California Safe?

Population 19,480 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Cañada Flintridge is a smaller community of 19,480 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,073 per 100K.

La Cañada Flintridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa Cañada FlintridgeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1733.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate142.0--268.2
Theft Rate1073.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate337.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1734/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Cañada Flintridge

Violent crime in La Cañada Flintridge is below the national average. The rate of 248.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1733.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,073 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Cañada Flintridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault142
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,073
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft337
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Cañada Flintridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Cañada Flintridge
248.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Cañada Flintridge
1733.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Cañada Flintridge Safety

Is La Cañada Flintridge safe?
It depends on where in La Cañada Flintridge you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in La Cañada Flintridge?
198.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1733.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Cañada Flintridge safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. La Cañada Flintridge has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Cañada Flintridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Cañada Flintridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Cañada Flintridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Cañada Flintridge?
Crime rates have held steady in La Cañada Flintridge, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does La Cañada Flintridge compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. La Cañada Flintridge isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among California cities.
How safe is La Cañada Flintridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in La Cañada Flintridge?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in La Cañada Flintridge?
248.8 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (142), robbery (41), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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