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Is Long Beach, California Safe?

Population 450,469 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Long Beach, California sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 249.5 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,424 per 100K.

Long Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLong BeachCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate352.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2143.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1424.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2143/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Long Beach

Violent crime in Long Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 352.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2143.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,424 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Long Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,424
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Long Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Beach
352.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Beach
2143.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Long Beach Safety

Is Long Beach safe?
Not especially. Long Beach earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.5 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 Long Beach?
249.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 352.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2143.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Long Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Long Beach's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,424 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Long Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Long Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Long Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Long Beach?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Long Beach's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Long Beach compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Long Beach ranks behind about 75% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Long Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Long Beach?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.5 per-thousand rate put Long Beach below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Long Beach?
352.0 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (58), and murder (7.0) 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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