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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$36.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lynwood, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,360 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Lynwood ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Lynwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lynwood is 33.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lynwood Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lynwood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lynwood, CA see the most incidents - about 567 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 96 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lynwood, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Lynwood for 2025 is $35,992,859. This translates to approximately $565 per resident and $2,360 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Lynwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

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

Lynwood, CA:	$565
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lynwood is $565 per year, which is $100 more than the national average and $74 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lynwood:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $823 more than in Lynwood.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $351 less than in Lynwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lynwood	Cost per Lynwood Resident
Murder	$9.26 million	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.82 million	$28
Robbery	$2.25 million	$35
Assault	$7.81 million	$123
Kidnapping	$436,880	$7
Vehicle Theft	$5.55 million	$87
Burglary	$1.77 million	$28
Theft	$4.72 million	$74
Arson	$248,360	$4
Vandalism	$1.12 million	$18
Animal Cruelty	$5,832	$0
Drug Crimes	$848,654	$13
Identity Theft	$152,226	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$35,992,859	$565

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood totals $73,258,091 ($1,149 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $109,250,951 ($1,714 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 Lynwood 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 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 have the same problem. Of Lynwood’s 63,749 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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Lynwood 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 Lynwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.266
Robbery	1.122
Rape	0.4698
Murder	0.0773
Total Violent Crime	5.935 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.31
Vehicle Theft	5.626
Burglary	3.060
Arson	0.1613
Total Property Crime	23.15 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1130
Drug Crimes	1.800
Vandalism	2.463
Identity Theft	0.3085
Animal Cruelty	0.0124
Total "Other" Rate	4.697 (A-)

Individual Lynwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Gate, CA	D+	D	D
East Rancho Dominguez, CA	D+	D-	D
Compton, CA	D	D-	D-
Willowbrook, CA	D+	D-	D
Paramount, CA	D+	D-	D
Cudahy, CA	C	D	D+
Bell, CA	C	D+	D+
Huntington Park, CA	D	D-	D-
Bell Gardens, CA	C	D	C-
Florence-Graham, CA	D+	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lynwood 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
Rocklin, CA	B-	B-	B-
San Jose, CA	C+	C-	C-
Sandy Springs, GA	D+	C-	C-
San Leandro, CA	C-	D	D
Salt Lake City, UT	D-	C	C
Sandy, UT	B-	B+	B+
Salem, OR	F	C-	C-
Sacramento, CA	D+	D	D
Rogers, AR	D+	D+	D+
Santa Maria, CA	C-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Lynwood 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 Lynwood, CA average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lynwood schools on SchoolGrade

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