Crime & Safety in Huntington Beach, CA

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

Huntington Beach has a violent crime rate of 207 per 100,000 residents, 45% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 118.9 per 100,000, robbery at 51.0, rape at 34.7. The murder rate is 2.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,005 per 100,000, 2% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,644, burglary at 201, vehicle theft at 144 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 238 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Huntington Beach receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent207.3/100K
45% below US avg
Murder2.6/100K
58% below US avg
Rape34.7/100K
Robbery51.0/100K
Assault118.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,005.5/100K
2% above US avg
Burglary201.0/100K
Theft1,644.0/100K
Vehicle Theft144.2/100K
Arson16.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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