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Is Torrance, California Safe?

Population 138,391 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Torrance, California sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 214 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,550 per 100K.

Torrance Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTorranceCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1838.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1550.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate213.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Torrance

Violent crime in Torrance is below the national average. The rate of 301.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1838.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,550 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Torrance Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,550
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft213
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Torrance Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Torrance
301.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Torrance
1838.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Torrance Safety

Is Torrance safe?
Not especially. Torrance earns a C with a crime rate of 214 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Torrance?
214 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1838.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Torrance safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Torrance 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 Torrance?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Torrance generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Torrance police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Torrance?
Crime rates have held steady in Torrance, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Torrance compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Torrance ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Torrance 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 Torrance?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Torrance?
301.0 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (33), 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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