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Is La Palma, California Safe?

Population 14,907 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Palma is a smaller community of 14,907 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,362 per 100K.

La Palma Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa PalmaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1868.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1362.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate475.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1869/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Palma

Violent crime in La Palma is below the national average. The rate of 239.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1868.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,362 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Palma Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,362
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft475
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Palma Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Palma
239.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Palma
1868.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Palma Safety

Is La Palma safe?
Not especially. La Palma earns a C with a crime rate of 210.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in La Palma?
210.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1868.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Palma safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. La Palma 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 Palma?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Palma generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Palma police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Palma?
Yes, there's been an uptick. La Palma's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does La Palma compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. La Palma ranks behind about 67% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is La Palma to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in La Palma?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in La Palma?
239.1 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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