Seal Beach, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Seal Beach Police Department serves the city of Seal Beach, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 619 violent crimes and 2,385 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.0 per 100k residents, which is 65.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 266.9 per 100k, 63.1% above 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 7 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.0 | A | 619 | 106.2 | -65.2% |
| Property Crime | 266.9 | F | 2385 | 163.6 | +63.1% |
| Homicide | 4.1 | F | 1 | 0.5 | +671.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.6 | C | 158 | 22.3 | +10.7% |
| Burglary | 53.4 | F | 351 | 24.0 | +122.2% |
| Larceny | 213.5 | F | 1852 | 116.4 | +83.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 0 miles | C 95.6 | D 211.0 | Violent: 158.7% higher Property: 20.9% lower |
| Costa Mesa | 0 miles | C 97.8 | F 279.5 | Violent: 164.7% higher Property: 4.7% higher |
| Cypress | 0 miles | A 26.6 | B 129.1 | Violent: 27.9% lower Property: 51.6% lower |
| Garden Grove | 0 miles | A 27.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 25.9% lower Property: 48.9% lower |
| Huntington Beach | 0 miles | A 62.4 | B 138.8 | Violent: 68.9% higher Property: 48.0% lower |