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Hermosa Beach, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hermosa Beach Police Department serves the city of Hermosa Beach, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 611 violent crimes and 2,527 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.5 per 100k residents, which is 24.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 160.9 per 100k, 1.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 B
Annual Rate80.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate160.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,527 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate32.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate118.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,740 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime80.5B611106.2-24.3%
Property Crime160.9C2527163.6-1.6%
Robbery5.4C535.8-7.9%
Aggravated Assault10.7A17322.3-51.8%
Burglary32.2D54524.0+33.9%
Larceny118.0C1740116.4+1.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.7A22722.2-51.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Burbank 0 miles
B 86.0
F 275.5
Violent: 6.9% higher
Property: 71.2% higher
Compton 0 miles
C 120.7
F 322.2
Violent: 50.0% higher
Property: 100.2% higher
Downey 0 miles
A 64.8
D 210.3
Violent: 19.4% lower
Property: 30.7% higher
El Monte 0 miles
C 106.3
C 179.8
Violent: 32.2% higher
Property: 11.7% higher
Gardena 0 miles
C 107.2
F 325.0
Violent: 33.2% higher
Property: 102.0% higher