Property Crime per Capita in Long Beach
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Long Beach residents.
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D+
D- |
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Property Crime Grade |
D |
Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$98.7 million
Cost of Crime™ for Long Beach, CA
In 2025, property crime will cost $584 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Long Beach in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The D grade indicates that the rate of property crime is higher than that of the average US city. Long Beach ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Long Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The property crime rate in Long Beach is 23.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Long Beach residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Long Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Long Beach, CA see the most incidents - about 1,690 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 549 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Long Beach, CA
The total projected cost of crime in Long Beach for 2025 is $98,734,726. This translates to approximately $209 per resident and $584 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Long Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.8%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Long Beach Compared to Other Cities?
| Long Beach, CA: | $209 |
|---|---|
| Lodi, CA: | $686 |
| Rescue, CA: | $65 |
| California: | $183 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Long Beach is $209 per year, which is $73 more than the national average and $27 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Long Beach:
- In Lodi, CA, crime costs $686 per person, which is $477 more than in Long Beach.
- In Rescue, CA, crime costs $65 per person, which is $145 less than in Long Beach
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Long Beach for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Long Beach |
Cost per Long Beach Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$50.9 million |
$108 |
Burglary |
$13.8 million |
$29 |
Theft |
$31.4 million |
$67 |
Arson |
$2.68 million |
$6 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$98,734,726 |
$209 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Long Beach, CA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Long Beach totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $98,734,726 ($209 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the Long Beach property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Long Beach has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Long Beach has 50, have the same problem. Of Long Beach’s 471,862 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Long Beach residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.85 |
Vehicle Theft |
6.964 |
Burglary |
3.213 |
Arson |
0.2356 |
Total Property Crime |
23.27 (D) |
Individual Long Beach Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in Long Beach is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Long Beach.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | F | D- | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | C- | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
C- | D | D | |
D | D | D- | |
C- | D | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
D+ | D- | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Long Beach is higher versus other cities of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B- | B- | |
D+ | D | D | |
D | D | D | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C- | C | C | |
A+ | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C- | C | C |
Considering only the property crime rate, Long Beach is as safe as the California state average and less safe than the national average.
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