The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 90006, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 90006

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 90006.

 

90006, CA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
C+

$50.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 90006, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,591 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 90006 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.

Is 90006, CA Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 90006 ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of zip codes but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to 90006's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 90006 is 60.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 90006 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 90006 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the northwest areas to 1 in 19 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 90006, CA see the most incidents - about 446 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 269 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 90006, CA

The total projected cost of crime in 90006 for 2025 is $50,812,165. This translates to approximately $919 per resident and $2,591 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in 90006. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 90006 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

90006, CA: $919
95240, CA: $1492
95120, CA: $187
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 90006 is $919 per year, which is $455 more than the national average and $429 more than California's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 90006:
  • In 95240, CA, crime costs $1,492 per person, which is $572 more than in 90006.
  • In 95120, CA, crime costs $187 per person, which is $733 less than in 90006

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 90006 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 90006
Cost per 90006 Resident
Murder
$11.0 million
$198
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.62 million
$29
Robbery
$3.28 million
$59
Assault
$14.9 million
$269
Kidnapping
$381,583
$7
Vehicle Theft
$6.26 million
$113
Burglary
$1.33 million
$24
Theft
$8.74 million
$158
Arson
$320,376
$6
Vandalism
$1.97 million
$36
Animal Cruelty
$7,119
$0
Drug Crimes
$897,731
$16
Identity Theft
$186,629
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$50,812,165
$919

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 90006, 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 90006 totals $85,983,033 ($1,556 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $136,795,199 ($2,475 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 90006 crime map, keep in mind that 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 northwest part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 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 90006 has 5, have the same problem. Of 90006’s 55,269 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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90006 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 90006 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
9.363
Robbery
1.888
Rape
0.4849
Murder
0.1055
Total Violent Crime
11.84 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
30.54
Vehicle Theft
7.315
Burglary
2.656
Arson
0.2400
Total Property Crime
40.75 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1139
Drug Crimes
2.196
Vandalism
4.978
Identity Theft
0.4363
Animal Cruelty
0.0174
Total "Other" Rate
7.741 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 90006 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 90006.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
F
D-
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
D
F
D-
D-
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

90006 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
D+
D+
B-
C-
C-
C+
C
C
C
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
D-
D
D
D-
F
F
D+
C
C
D+
C-
C-
C-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, 90006 is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 90006, CA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 90006 schools on SchoolGrade

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