The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 90280, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$48.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for 90280, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,982 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 90280 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 90280, CA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 90280 ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of zip codes but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to 90280's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 90280 is 32.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 90280 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 90280 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the northeast areas to 1 in 41 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 90280, CA see the most incidents - about 776 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 90280, CA

The total projected cost of crime in 90280 for 2025 is $48,092,239. This translates to approximately $526 per resident and $1,982 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in 90280. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 90280 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

90280, CA:	$526
95240, CA:	$1492
95120, CA:	$187
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 90280 is $526 per year, which is $62 more than the national average and $36 more than California's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 90280:

In 95240, CA, crime costs $1,492 per person, which is $965 more than in 90280.
In 95120, CA, crime costs $187 per person, which is $340 less than in 90280

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 90280 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 90280	Cost per 90280 Resident
Murder	$10.5 million	$115
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.62 million	$29
Robbery	$2.88 million	$32
Assault	$10.5 million	$115
Kidnapping	$625,873	$7
Vehicle Theft	$8.78 million	$96
Burglary	$2.44 million	$27
Theft	$5.92 million	$65
Arson	$381,651	$4
Vandalism	$1.76 million	$19
Animal Cruelty	$11,514	$0
Drug Crimes	$1.41 million	$15
Identity Theft	$221,040	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$48,092,239	$526

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 90280, 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 90280 totals $86,651,909 ($948 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $134,744,149 ($1,475 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 90280 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 90280 has 4, have the same problem. Of 90280’s 91,360 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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90280 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 90280 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.004
Robbery	1.003
Rape	0.4728
Murder	0.0614
Total Violent Crime	5.541 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.52
Vehicle Theft	6.205
Burglary	2.945
Arson	0.1730
Total Property Crime	21.84 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1130
Drug Crimes	2.081
Vandalism	2.694
Identity Theft	0.3126
Animal Cruelty	0.0170
Total "Other" Rate	5.217 (B+)

Individual 90280 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 90280 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 90280.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
90262, CA	D+	D	D
90201, CA	C	D+	C-
90255, CA	D	D-	D-
90002, CA	C-	D	D+
90059, CA	D+	D	D
90270, CA	C-	D+	D+
90222, CA	C-	D	D+
90001, CA	D+	D-	D
90221, CA	D+	D-	D
90242, CA	C	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

90280 is similar 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
78613, TX	D+	B-	B-
91331, CA	C	C	C
90805, CA	C-	D	D
90250, CA	C+	D+	D+
90201, CA	C	D+	D+
90044, CA	D+	D-	D-
90011, CA	D	F	F
79938, TX	C	C+	C+
78666, TX	D+	C	C
91342, CA	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 90280 is as safe as the California state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 90280, CA average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 90280 schools on SchoolGrade

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