South El Monte, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The South El Monte Police Department serves the city of South El Monte, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 899 violent crimes and 2,687 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.5 per 100k residents, which is 15.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 280.7 per 100k, 71.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 C
Annual Rate122.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents899 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate280.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,687 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate117.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents851 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate137.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,259 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime122.5C899106.2+15.3%
Property Crime280.7F2687163.6+71.5%
Robbery20.4F1385.8+250.8%
Aggravated Assault35.7F29422.3+60.5%
Burglary117.4F85124.0+388.4%
Larceny137.8C1259116.4+18.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft25.5C56122.2+15.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Artesia 0 miles
A 51.6
C 193.6
Violent: 57.9% lower
Property: 31.0% lower
Avalon 0 miles
A 30.8
C 184.7
Violent: 74.9% lower
Property: 34.2% lower
Bellflower 0 miles
C 99.8
C 179.6
Violent: 18.5% lower
Property: 36.0% lower
La Habra Heights 0 miles
A 37.4
A 56.1
Violent: 69.4% lower
Property: 80.0% lower
Westlake Village 0 miles
A 26.5
A 106.0
Violent: 78.4% lower
Property: 62.2% lower