Lake Forest, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lake Forest Police Department serves the city of Lake Forest, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,836 violent crimes and 3,825 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.9 per 100k residents, which is 61.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.7 per 100k, 50.7% 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 4 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 Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,836 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,825 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,756 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents495 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.9 | A | 1836 | 106.2 | -61.5% |
| Property Crime | 80.7 | A | 3825 | 163.6 | -50.7% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 120 | 5.8 | -59.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 270 | 22.3 | -73.7% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 548 | 24.0 | -70.8% |
| Larceny | 55.0 | A | 2756 | 116.4 | -52.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.5 | B | 495 | 22.2 | -20.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | 7620 miles | D 129.1 | B 123.3 | Violent: 215.5% higher Property: 52.8% higher |
| Holtville | 7678 miles | A 54.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 34.0% higher Property: 54.7% lower |
| Westmorland | 7672 miles | B 88.7 | B 133.0 | Violent: 116.6% higher Property: 64.8% higher |
| Calexico | 7687 miles | N/A N/A | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.7% lower |
| El Centro | 7688 miles | C 103.2 | B 135.3 | Violent: 152.2% higher Property: 67.7% higher |