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Is Manhattan Beach, California Safe?

Population 33,122 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manhattan Beach has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,638 per 100K.

Manhattan Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManhattan BeachCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2326.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1638.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate506.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2326/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manhattan Beach

Violent crime in Manhattan Beach is below the national average. The rate of 252.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2326.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,638 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manhattan Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,638
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft506
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Manhattan Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manhattan Beach
252.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manhattan Beach
2326.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Beach Safety

Is Manhattan Beach safe?
Not especially. Manhattan Beach earns a D with a crime rate of 257.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Manhattan Beach?
257.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2326.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manhattan Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Manhattan Beach's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,638 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Manhattan Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Manhattan Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Manhattan Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Manhattan Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Manhattan Beach compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Manhattan Beach ranks behind about 75% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Manhattan Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Manhattan Beach?
Bad. A D grade and 257.9 per-thousand rate put Manhattan Beach below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 253 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Manhattan Beach?
252.8 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) 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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