Big Bear Lake, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Big Bear Lake Police Department serves the city of Big Bear Lake, CA in San Bernardino County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 518 violent crimes and 352 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.5 per 100k residents, which is 12.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 119.5 per 100k, 27.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.5 | C | 518 | 106.2 | +12.5% |
| Property Crime | 119.5 | B | 352 | 163.6 | -27.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.8 | F | 186 | 22.3 | +78.9% |
| Burglary | 39.8 | F | 81 | 24.0 | +65.7% |
| Larceny | 59.7 | A | 242 | 116.4 | -48.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.9 | B | 28 | 22.2 | -10.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | 7620 miles | D 129.1 | B 123.3 | Violent: 8.1% higher Property: 3.2% higher |
| Holtville | 7678 miles | A 54.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 54.1% lower Property: 69.4% lower |
| Westmorland | 7672 miles | B 88.7 | B 133.0 | Violent: 25.8% lower Property: 11.3% higher |
| Calexico | 7687 miles | N/A N/A | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.9% lower |
| El Centro | 7688 miles | C 103.2 | B 135.3 | Violent: 13.6% lower Property: 13.2% higher |