Fountain Valley, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fountain Valley Police Department serves the city of Fountain Valley, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,141 violent crimes and 4,955 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.7 per 100k residents, which is 54.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 155.2 per 100k, 5.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.7 | A | 1141 | 106.2 | -54.1% |
| Property Crime | 155.2 | C | 4955 | 163.6 | -5.1% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -49.1% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 100 | 5.8 | -37.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.6 | A | 152 | 22.3 | -43.3% |
| Burglary | 37.9 | D | 786 | 24.0 | +57.7% |
| Larceny | 106.5 | C | 3657 | 116.4 | -8.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 485 | 22.2 | -59.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 4 miles | C 100.3 | D 240.1 | Violent: 105.9% higher Property: 54.7% higher |
| Tustin | 8 miles | B 72.1 | D 204.7 | Violent: 47.9% higher Property: 31.9% higher |
| Orange | 9 miles | A 60.2 | B 115.2 | Violent: 23.5% higher Property: 25.8% lower |
| Los Alamitos | 10 miles | A 52.4 | C 192.3 | Violent: 7.6% higher Property: 23.9% higher |
| Anaheim | 10 miles | C 95.6 | D 211.0 | Violent: 96.2% higher Property: 36.0% higher |