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Is Laguna Hills, California Safe?

Population 30,020 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Laguna Hills runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,952 per 100K.

Laguna Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaguna HillsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2233.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate318.0--268.2
Theft Rate1952.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2233/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laguna Hills

Violent crime in Laguna Hills is close to the national average. The rate of 410.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2233.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,952 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 318 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Laguna Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault318
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery98
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,952
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Laguna Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Hills
410.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Hills
2233.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna Hills Safety

Is Laguna Hills safe?
Not especially. Laguna Hills earns a D with a crime rate of 264.4 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 Laguna Hills?
264.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2233.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laguna Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Laguna Hills's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,952 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Laguna Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laguna Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laguna Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laguna Hills?
Crime rates have held steady in Laguna Hills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Laguna Hills compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Laguna Hills ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Laguna Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Laguna Hills?
Bad. A D grade and 264.4 per-thousand rate put Laguna Hills below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Laguna Hills?
410.6 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (318), robbery (98), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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