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Is Laguna Niguel, California Safe?

Population 64,107 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Laguna Niguel 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 260.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,723 per 100K.

Laguna Niguel Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaguna NiguelCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2264.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1723.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate341.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2265/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laguna Niguel

Violent crime in Laguna Niguel is close to the national average. The rate of 343.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2264.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,723 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Laguna Niguel Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary402
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,723
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft341
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Laguna Niguel Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Niguel
343.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Niguel
2264.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna Niguel Safety

Is Laguna Niguel safe?
Not especially. Laguna Niguel earns a D with a crime rate of 260.8 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 Niguel?
260.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2264.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laguna Niguel safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Laguna Niguel's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,723 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laguna Niguel generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laguna Niguel police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laguna Niguel?
No. Crime in Laguna Niguel has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Laguna Niguel compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Laguna Niguel ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Laguna Niguel to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Laguna Niguel?
Bad. A D grade and 260.8 per-thousand rate put Laguna Niguel below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Laguna Niguel?
343.4 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (64), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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