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Is La Mirada, California Safe?

Population 45,952 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Mirada 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 276.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,510 per 100K.

La Mirada Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa MiradaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2450.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1510.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate353.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2451/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Mirada

Violent crime in La Mirada is close to the national average. The rate of 313.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2450.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,510 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Mirada Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary474
01.8x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,510
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft353
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Mirada Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Mirada
313.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Mirada
2450.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Mirada Safety

Is La Mirada safe?
Not especially. La Mirada earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.4 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 La Mirada?
276.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2450.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Mirada safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. La Mirada's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,510 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Mirada?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Mirada generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Mirada police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Mirada?
Crime rates have held steady in La Mirada, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does La Mirada compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. La Mirada ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is La Mirada 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 La Mirada?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.4 per-thousand rate put La Mirada below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in La Mirada?
313.2 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (56), and murder (6.0) 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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