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Is Monterey Park, California Safe?

Population 57,457 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Monterey Park means there's room for concern. The 237 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,801 per 100K.

Monterey Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonterey ParkCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2095.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1801.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate503.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2095/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monterey Park

Violent crime in Monterey Park is below the national average. The rate of 275.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2095.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,801 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monterey Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,801
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft503
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monterey Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monterey Park
275.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monterey Park
2095.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monterey Park Safety

Is Monterey Park safe?
Not especially. Monterey Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 237 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Monterey Park?
237 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2095.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monterey Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monterey Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,801 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monterey Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monterey Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monterey Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monterey Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Monterey Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Monterey Park compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Monterey Park ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Monterey Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Monterey Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 237 per-thousand rate put Monterey Park below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monterey Park?
275.5 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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