Cerritos, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cerritos Police Department serves the city of Cerritos, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 972 violent crimes and 7,084 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.9 per 100k residents, which is 47.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 440.5 per 100k, 169.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 AAnnual Rate55.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents972 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate440.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,084 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate116.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,163 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate283.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,982 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents928 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.9 | A | 972 | 106.2 | -47.4% |
| Property Crime | 440.5 | F | 7084 | 163.6 | +169.2% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 39 | 3.5 | -39.2% |
| Robbery | 30.1 | F | 242 | 5.8 | +417.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.3 | A | 228 | 22.3 | -80.7% |
| Burglary | 116.0 | F | 1163 | 24.0 | +382.9% |
| Larceny | 283.6 | F | 4982 | 116.4 | +143.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.8 | F | 928 | 22.2 | +84.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 0 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 7.6% lower Property: 56.1% lower |
| Avalon | 0 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 44.9% lower Property: 58.1% lower |
| Bellflower | 0 miles | C 99.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 78.6% higher Property: 59.2% lower |
| La Habra Heights | 0 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 33.0% lower Property: 87.3% lower |
| Westlake Village | 0 miles | A 26.5 | A 106.0 | Violent: 52.6% lower Property: 75.9% lower |