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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Rancho Palos Verdes Police Department serves the city of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 322 violent crimes and 1,397 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.6 per 100k residents, which is 88.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.6 per 100k, 44.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate90.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,397 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents352 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents942 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime12.6A322106.2-88.2%
Property Crime90.6A1397163.6-44.6%
Aggravated Assault7.5A12822.3-66.1%
Burglary25.2C35224.0+4.7%
Larceny52.8A942116.4-54.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.6A9822.2-43.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Artesia 0 miles
A 51.6
C 193.6
Violent: 310.3% higher
Property: 113.7% higher
Avalon 0 miles
A 30.8
C 184.7
Violent: 144.8% higher
Property: 103.9% higher
Bellflower 0 miles
C 99.8
C 179.6
Violent: 693.3% higher
Property: 98.3% higher
La Habra Heights 0 miles
A 37.4
A 56.1
Violent: 197.5% higher
Property: 38.0% lower
Westlake Village 0 miles
A 26.5
A 106.0
Violent: 110.7% higher
Property: 17.0% higher