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Is Lomita, California Safe?

Population 19,724 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lomita 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 275 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,604 per 100K.

Lomita Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLomitaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate394.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2355.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1604.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate203.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2356/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lomita

Violent crime in Lomita is close to the national average. The rate of 394.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2355.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,604 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lomita Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,604
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft203
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lomita Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lomita
394.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lomita
2355.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lomita Safety

Is Lomita safe?
Not especially. Lomita earns a D- with a crime rate of 275 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 Lomita?
275 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 394.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2355.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lomita safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lomita's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,604 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lomita?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lomita generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lomita police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lomita?
No. Crime in Lomita has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Lomita compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lomita ranks behind about 89% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lomita to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lomita?
Bad. A D- grade and 275 per-thousand rate put Lomita below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 395 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lomita?
394.7 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (43), and murder (8.0) 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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