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Is Lynwood, California Safe?

Population 63,512 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Lynwood 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 1,665 per 100K.

Lynwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLynwoodCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2371.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1665.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate598.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2372/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lynwood

Violent crime in Lynwood is below the national average. The rate of 282.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2371.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,665 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lynwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary455
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,665
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft598
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lynwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynwood
282.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynwood
2371.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynwood Safety

Is Lynwood safe?
Not especially. Lynwood earns a D with a crime rate of 265.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lynwood?
265.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2371.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lynwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lynwood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,665 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lynwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lynwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lynwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lynwood?
No. Crime in Lynwood has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Lynwood compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lynwood ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lynwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lynwood?
Bad. A D grade and 265.4 per-thousand rate put Lynwood below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lynwood?
282.3 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) 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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