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Is South Gate, California Safe?

Population 90,071 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in South Gate runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 87% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,618 per 100K.

South Gate Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth GateCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2394.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1618.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate523.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

281.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

418/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2394/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Gate

Violent crime in South Gate is close to the national average. The rate of 417.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2394.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,618 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Gate Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery98
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,618
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft523
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Gate Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Gate
417.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Gate
2394.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Gate Safety

Is South Gate safe?
Not especially. South Gate earns a D- with a crime rate of 281.2 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 South Gate?
281.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2394.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Gate safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. South Gate's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,618 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Gate?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Gate generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Gate police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Gate?
No. Crime in South Gate has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does South Gate compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. South Gate ranks behind about 90% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is South Gate to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in South Gate?
Bad. A D- grade and 281.2 per-thousand rate put South Gate below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 418 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in South Gate?
417.7 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (98), and murder (5.0) 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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