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Is La Habra, California Safe?

Population 60,908 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for La Habra means there's room for concern. The 246.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,741 per 100K.

La Habra Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa HabraCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate432.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2028.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate322.0--268.2
Theft Rate1741.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate261.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

432/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2029/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Habra

Violent crime in La Habra is above the national average. The rate of 432.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2028.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,741 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 322 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

La Habra Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault322
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,741
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft261
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Habra Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Habra
432.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Habra
2028.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Habra Safety

Is La Habra safe?
Not especially. La Habra earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in La Habra?
246.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 432.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2028.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Habra safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. La Habra's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,741 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Habra?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Habra generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Habra police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Habra?
Crime rates have held steady in La Habra, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does La Habra compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. La Habra ranks behind about 67% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is La Habra to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in La Habra?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.1 per-thousand rate put La Habra below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 432 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in La Habra?
432.1 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (322), robbery (67), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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