Laguna Niguel, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laguna Niguel Police Department serves the city of Laguna Niguel, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 979 violent crimes and 2,794 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.8 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.7 per 100k, 51.9% 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 2 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 AAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents979 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,794 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,104 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.8 | A | 979 | 106.2 | -74.8% |
| Property Crime | 78.7 | A | 2794 | 163.6 | -51.9% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 70 | 5.8 | -73.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 144 | 22.3 | -92.9% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 405 | 24.0 | -54.1% |
| Larceny | 55.1 | A | 2104 | 116.4 | -52.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.6 | A | 274 | 22.2 | -43.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | 7620 miles | D 129.1 | B 123.3 | Violent: 382.3% higher Property: 56.5% higher |
| Holtville | 7678 miles | A 54.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 104.9% higher Property: 53.6% lower |
| Westmorland | 7672 miles | B 88.7 | B 133.0 | Violent: 231.2% higher Property: 68.9% higher |
| Calexico | 7687 miles | N/A N/A | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 30.0% lower |
| El Centro | 7688 miles | C 103.2 | B 135.3 | Violent: 285.4% higher Property: 71.8% higher |