El Monte, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The El Monte Police Department serves the city of El Monte, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,271 violent crimes and 9,519 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.3 per 100k residents, which is 0.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 179.8 per 100k, 9.9% 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 21 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 CAnnual Rate106.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,271 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents668 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents960 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,519 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,888 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,189 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,347 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.3 | C | 5271 | 106.2 | +0.1% |
| Property Crime | 179.8 | C | 9519 | 163.6 | +9.9% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 180 | 3.5 | +36.6% |
| Robbery | 14.5 | F | 668 | 5.8 | +149.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.2 | C | 960 | 22.3 | +8.6% |
| Burglary | 45.4 | F | 1888 | 24.0 | +89.1% |
| Larceny | 92.8 | B | 5189 | 116.4 | -20.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41.6 | F | 2347 | 22.2 | +87.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 21 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | 0 miles | B 86.0 | F 275.5 | Violent: 19.1% lower Property: 53.3% higher |
| Compton | 0 miles | C 120.7 | F 322.2 | Violent: 13.5% higher Property: 79.2% higher |
| Downey | 0 miles | A 64.8 | D 210.3 | Violent: 39.0% lower Property: 17.0% higher |
| Gardena | 0 miles | C 107.2 | F 325.0 | Violent: 0.8% higher Property: 80.8% higher |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 0 miles | A 59.9 | D 239.8 | Violent: 43.6% lower Property: 33.4% higher |