Mission Viejo, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mission Viejo Police Department serves the city of Mission Viejo, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,623 violent crimes and 4,503 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.8 per 100k residents, which is 60.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.4 per 100k, 43.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.8 | A | 1623 | 106.2 | -60.7% |
| Property Crime | 92.4 | A | 4503 | 163.6 | -43.5% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 114 | 5.8 | -43.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 262 | 22.3 | -55.5% |
| Burglary | 2.2 | A | 529 | 24.0 | -90.8% |
| Larceny | 75.9 | B | 3538 | 116.4 | -34.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.3 | A | 421 | 22.2 | -35.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | 7620 miles | D 129.1 | B 123.3 | Violent: 209.0% higher Property: 33.4% higher |
| Holtville | 7678 miles | A 54.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 31.3% higher Property: 60.4% lower |
| Westmorland | 7672 miles | B 88.7 | B 133.0 | Violent: 112.2% higher Property: 44.0% higher |
| Calexico | 7687 miles | N/A N/A | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.3% lower |
| El Centro | 7688 miles | C 103.2 | B 135.3 | Violent: 147.0% higher Property: 46.5% higher |