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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Rancho Santa Margarita Police Department serves the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 542 violent crimes and 1,165 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.2 per 100k residents, which is 73.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.2 per 100k, 66.9% 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 2 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 Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,165 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents935 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime28.2A542106.2-73.5%
Property Crime54.2A1165163.6-66.9%
Aggravated Assault4.3A6922.3-80.5%
Burglary8.7A15824.0-63.9%
Larceny41.2A935116.4-64.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.3A6722.2-80.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Female 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: 358.5% higher
Property: 127.6% higher
Holtville 7678 miles
A 54.8
A 36.6
Violent: 94.7% higher
Property: 32.5% lower
Westmorland 7672 miles
B 88.7
B 133.0
Violent: 214.8% higher
Property: 145.5% higher
Calexico 7687 miles
N/A N/A
A 55.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 1.8% higher
El Centro 7688 miles
C 103.2
B 135.3
Violent: 266.4% higher
Property: 149.8% higher