Los Angeles County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Los Angeles County in CA is served by 116 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 527,772 violent crimes and 965,210 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 216.0 per 100k residents, which is 103.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 1168.8 per 100k, 614.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate216.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents527,772 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,638 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15,677 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents69,424 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146,999 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1168.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents965,210 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate262.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents156,538 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate696.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents588,048 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate203.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents208,815 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 216.0 | F | 527772 | 106.2 | +103.4% |
| Property Crime | 1168.8 | F | 965210 | 163.6 | +614.4% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 2638 | 0.5 | -44.5% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 15677 | 3.5 | -56.8% |
| Robbery | 42.9 | F | 69424 | 5.8 | +637.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.1 | F | 146999 | 22.3 | +89.0% |
| Burglary | 262.8 | F | 156538 | 24.0 | +993.6% |
| Larceny | 696.1 | F | 588048 | 116.4 | +498.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 203.4 | F | 208815 | 22.2 | +817.2% |