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Crime & Safety in Downey, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Downey has a violent crime rate of 313 per 100,000 residents, 18% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 148.7 per 100,000, robbery at 134.4, rape at 26.7. The murder rate is 3.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,202 per 100,000, 12% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,394, burglary at 306, vehicle theft at 501 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 817 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 1,001 federally declared disasters. Overall, Downey receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Downey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent313.4/100K
18% below US avg
Murder3.6/100K
43% below US avg
Rape26.7/100K
Robbery134.4/100K
Assault148.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,201.6/100K
12% above US avg
Burglary306.2/100K
Theft1,394.1/100K
Vehicle Theft501.2/100K
Arson3.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disasters1,001

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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