Laguna Woods, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laguna Woods Police Department serves the city of Laguna Woods, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 139 violent crimes and 508 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.4 per 100k residents, which is 72.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.1 per 100k, 71.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.4 | A | 139 | 106.2 | -72.3% |
| Property Crime | 47.1 | A | 508 | 163.6 | -71.2% |
| Homicide | 5.9 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +1005.4% |
| Larceny | 41.2 | A | 362 | 116.4 | -64.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 67 | 22.2 | -73.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | 7620 miles | D 129.1 | B 123.3 | Violent: 338.6% higher Property: 161.6% higher |
| Holtville | 7678 miles | A 54.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 86.3% higher Property: 22.4% lower |
| Westmorland | 7672 miles | B 88.7 | B 133.0 | Violent: 201.1% higher Property: 182.3% higher |
| Calexico | 7687 miles | N/A N/A | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 17.0% higher |
| El Centro | 7688 miles | C 103.2 | B 135.3 | Violent: 250.5% higher Property: 187.1% higher |