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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$17.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Brea, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $964 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Brea ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Brea's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Brea is 23.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brea Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brea varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Brea, CA see the most incidents - about 233 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 16 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brea, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Brea for 2025 is $17,538,086. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $964 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Brea. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Brea Compared to Other Cities?

Brea, CA:	$333
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brea is $333 per year, which is $131 less than the national average and $158 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Brea:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $1,054 more than in Brea.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $120 less than in Brea

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Brea	Cost per Brea Resident
Murder	$1.67 million	$32
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.49 million	$28
Robbery	$1.44 million	$27
Assault	$3.96 million	$75
Kidnapping	$330,763	$6
Vehicle Theft	$3.37 million	$64
Burglary	$828,120	$16
Theft	$2.54 million	$48
Arson	$288,543	$5
Vandalism	$526,422	$10
Animal Cruelty	$9,133	$0
Drug Crimes	$910,154	$17
Identity Theft	$171,161	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$17,538,086	$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brea, 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 Brea totals $20,124,411 ($382 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,662,497 ($715 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 Brea 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 south part of the city 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 Brea has 10, have the same problem. Of Brea’s 52,643 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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Brea 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 Brea residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.620
Robbery	0.8713
Rape	0.4675
Murder	0.0169
Total Violent Crime	3.976 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.308
Vehicle Theft	4.132
Burglary	1.734
Arson	0.2270
Total Property Crime	15.40 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1036
Drug Crimes	2.337
Vandalism	1.400
Identity Theft	0.4201
Animal Cruelty	0.0235
Total "Other" Rate	4.284 (A-)

Individual Brea Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Placentia, CA	B	C	C+
La Habra, CA	C-	D+	D
Fullerton, CA	C+	D+	C-
Rowland Heights, CA	C-	D+	D
La Habra Heights, CA	C+	C	C-
Yorba Linda, CA	B+	C+	B-
Anaheim, CA	C	D	C-
South San Jose Hills, CA	B-	C	C
Diamond Bar, CA	C	C	D+
Hacienda Heights, CA	C+	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Brea is similar versus other cities of the same size for 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
Jeffersonville, IN	C	B-	B-
Milton, FL	A+	A	A
Frankfort, KY	D+	B-	B-
Lompoc, CA	D	D	D
Grand Blanc, MI	B	B-	B-
Lancaster, SC	D+	D	D
Alvin, TX	C	C+	C+
Los Banos, CA	C+	D+	D+
Madison, MS	A+	A+	A+
Middletown, CT	B	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Brea is safer than the California state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Brea, CA average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Brea schools on SchoolGrade

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