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Walnut, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Walnut Police Department serves the city of Walnut, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 341 violent crimes and 1,585 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.8 per 100k residents, which is 72.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.8 per 100k, 24.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,585 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents553 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate67.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents889 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime29.8A341106.2-72.0%
Property Crime122.8B1585163.6-24.9%
Rape3.7C113.5+5.2%
Aggravated Assault7.4A9222.3-66.6%
Burglary52.1F55324.0+116.8%
Larceny67.0A889116.4-42.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.7A13422.2-83.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 2
Anti-Jewish 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: 73.4% higher
Property: 57.6% higher
Avalon 0 miles
A 30.8
C 184.7
Violent: 3.4% higher
Property: 50.4% higher
Bellflower 0 miles
C 99.8
C 179.6
Violent: 235.2% higher
Property: 46.3% higher
La Habra Heights 0 miles
A 37.4
A 56.1
Violent: 25.7% higher
Property: 54.3% lower
Westlake Village 0 miles
A 26.5
A 106.0
Violent: 11.0% lower
Property: 13.7% lower