The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 90277, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$23.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for 90277, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,318 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 90277 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 90277, CA Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 90277 ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of zip codes but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to 90277's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 90277 is 43.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 90277 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 90277 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northwest areas to 1 in 33 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 90277, CA see the most incidents - about 351 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 65 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 90277, CA

The total projected cost of crime in 90277 for 2025 is $23,268,261. This translates to approximately $578 per resident and $1,318 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 90277. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 90277 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

90277, CA:	$578
95240, CA:	$1492
95120, CA:	$187
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 90277 is $578 per year, which is $114 more than the national average and $88 more than California's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 90277:

In 95240, CA, crime costs $1,492 per person, which is $913 more than in 90277.
In 95120, CA, crime costs $187 per person, which is $392 less than in 90277

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 90277 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 90277	Cost per 90277 Resident
Murder	$4.61 million	$115
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.18 million	$29
Robbery	$1.61 million	$40
Assault	$3.43 million	$85
Kidnapping	$273,903	$7
Vehicle Theft	$4.17 million	$104
Burglary	$1.53 million	$38
Theft	$4.52 million	$112
Arson	$320,788	$8
Vandalism	$751,792	$19
Animal Cruelty	$7,753	$0
Drug Crimes	$736,553	$18
Identity Theft	$132,122	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$23,268,261	$578

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 90277, 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 90277 totals $37,981,956 ($944 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $61,250,217 ($1,523 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 90277 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 90277 has 4, have the same problem. Of 90277’s 40,227 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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90277 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 90277 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.968
Robbery	1.274
Rape	0.4828
Murder	0.0610
Total Violent Crime	4.786 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.69
Vehicle Theft	6.695
Burglary	4.186
Arson	0.3302
Total Property Crime	32.91 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1123
Drug Crimes	2.475
Vandalism	2.616
Identity Theft	0.4243
Animal Cruelty	0.0261
Total "Other" Rate	5.654 (B+)

Individual 90277 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 90277 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 90277.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
90503, CA	D+	D+	D-
90505, CA	D	D	D-
90254, CA	D	D	D-
90278, CA	C-	C-	D+
90274, CA	C	C	D+
90504, CA	C	C-	D+
90501, CA	D+	D+	D
90266, CA	D	D+	D-
90260, CA	C	D+	D+
90717, CA	C-	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

90277 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
00777, PR	D-	D	D
06360, CT	C-	A-	A-
79707, TX	D-	D	D
98038, WA	B	A-	A-
95340, CA	D	D-	D-
51503, IA	B+	B	B
95820, CA	C-	D-	D-
91722, CA	C	C+	C+
92065, CA	B-	C	C
77571, TX	C-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, 90277 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 90277, CA average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 90277 schools on SchoolGrade

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