Crime & Safety in Newport Beach, CA

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

Newport Beach has a violent crime rate of 254 per 100,000 residents, 33% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 171.1 per 100,000, robbery at 46.5, rape at 34.2. The murder rate is 2.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,884 per 100,000, 4% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,419, burglary at 314, vehicle theft at 149 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 238 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Newport Beach receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent254.2/100K
33% below US avg
Murder2.4/100K
61% below US avg
Rape34.2/100K
Robbery46.5/100K
Assault171.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,883.6/100K
4% below US avg
Burglary314.1/100K
Theft1,419.1/100K
Vehicle Theft149.1/100K
Arson1.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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