La Puente, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Puente Police Department serves the city of La Puente, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,019 violent crimes and 1,773 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.9 per 100k residents, which is 63.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.8 per 100k, 21.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,019 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,773 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents354 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents898 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.9 | A | 1019 | 106.2 | -63.4% |
| Property Crime | 127.8 | B | 1773 | 163.6 | -21.9% |
| Robbery | 11.1 | F | 161 | 5.8 | +91.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 324 | 22.3 | -37.6% |
| Burglary | 30.6 | D | 354 | 24.0 | +27.2% |
| Larceny | 61.1 | A | 898 | 116.4 | -47.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.1 | F | 506 | 22.2 | +62.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 0 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 32.7% higher Property: 51.5% higher |
| Avalon | 0 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 20.8% lower Property: 44.5% higher |
| Bellflower | 0 miles | C 99.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 156.6% higher Property: 40.6% higher |
| La Habra Heights | 0 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 3.8% lower Property: 56.1% lower |
| Westlake Village | 0 miles | A 26.5 | A 106.0 | Violent: 31.9% lower Property: 17.1% lower |