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Is Laguna Woods, California Safe?

Population 16,844 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Laguna Woods faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,527 per 100K.

Laguna Woods Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaguna WoodsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate365.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2295.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1527.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate520.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

365/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2296/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laguna Woods

Violent crime in Laguna Woods is close to the national average. The rate of 365.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2295.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,527 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Laguna Woods Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,527
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft520
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Laguna Woods Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Woods
365.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laguna Woods
2295.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna Woods Safety

Is Laguna Woods safe?
Not especially. Laguna Woods earns a D with a crime rate of 266.1 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 Woods?
266.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 365.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2295.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laguna Woods safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Laguna Woods's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,527 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Laguna Woods?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laguna Woods generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laguna Woods police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laguna Woods?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Laguna Woods's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Laguna Woods compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Laguna Woods ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Laguna Woods to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Laguna Woods?
Bad. A D grade and 266.1 per-thousand rate put Laguna Woods below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 365 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Laguna Woods?
365.0 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (74), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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