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Is La Puente, California Safe?

Population 36,423 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Puente is a smaller community of 36,423 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,439 per 100K.

La Puente Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa PuenteCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2068.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1439.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate467.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2069/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Puente

Violent crime in La Puente is close to the national average. The rate of 363.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2068.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,439 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Puente Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,439
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft467
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Puente Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Puente
363.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Puente
2068.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Puente Safety

Is La Puente safe?
Not especially. La Puente earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 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 Puente?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2068.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Puente safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. La Puente's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,439 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Puente?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Puente generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Puente police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Puente?
Yes, there's been an uptick. La Puente's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does La Puente compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. La Puente ranks behind about 70% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is La Puente to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in La Puente?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put La Puente below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in La Puente?
363.6 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) 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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