Monterey Park, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monterey Park Police Department serves the city of Monterey Park, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,257 violent crimes and 5,167 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.0 per 100k residents, which is 42.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 243.8 per 100k, 49.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.0 | A | 1257 | 106.2 | -42.6% |
| Property Crime | 243.8 | D | 5167 | 163.6 | +49.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -50.8% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 230 | 5.8 | -10.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 316 | 22.3 | +1.7% |
| Burglary | 59.2 | F | 1007 | 24.0 | +146.4% |
| Larceny | 146.3 | D | 3220 | 116.4 | +25.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.6 | F | 918 | 22.2 | +64.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 2 miles | A 59.4 | C 187.1 | Violent: 2.5% lower Property: 23.2% lower |
| Artesia | 2 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 15.3% lower Property: 20.6% lower |
| Avalon | 2 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 49.5% lower Property: 24.2% lower |
| Bellflower | 2 miles | C 99.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 63.7% higher Property: 26.3% lower |
| La Habra Heights | 2 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 38.6% lower Property: 77.0% lower |