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Is Signal Hill, California Safe?

Population 11,153 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,153, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Signal Hill earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,442 per 100K.

Signal Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSignal HillCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1715.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1442.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate425.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1716/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Signal Hill

Violent crime in Signal Hill is close to the national average. The rate of 358.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1715.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,442 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Signal Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,442
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft425
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Signal Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Signal Hill
358.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Signal Hill
1715.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Signal Hill Safety

Is Signal Hill safe?
Not especially. Signal Hill earns a C with a crime rate of 207.4 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 Signal Hill?
207.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1715.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Signal Hill safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Signal Hill has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Signal Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Signal Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Signal Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Signal Hill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Signal Hill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Signal Hill compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Signal Hill ranks behind about 69% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Signal Hill?
358.0 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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