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Is Laguna Beach, California Safe?

Population 22,391 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,391, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Laguna Beach earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,896 per 100K.

Laguna Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaguna BeachCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2224.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1896.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2225/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laguna Beach

Violent crime in Laguna Beach is below the national average. The rate of 303.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2224.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,896 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Laguna Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary404
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,896
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Laguna Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Beach
303.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Beach
2224.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna Beach Safety

Is Laguna Beach safe?
Not especially. Laguna Beach earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Laguna Beach?
252.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2224.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laguna Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Laguna Beach's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,896 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Laguna Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laguna Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laguna Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laguna Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Laguna Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Laguna Beach compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Laguna Beach ranks behind about 82% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.8 per-thousand rate put Laguna Beach below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 303 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Laguna Beach?
303.4 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (34), and murder (5.0) 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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