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Crime & Safety in Santa Monica, CA

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

Santa Monica has a violent crime rate of 725 per 100,000 residents, 91% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 408.2 per 100,000, robbery at 269.6, rape at 43.7. The murder rate is 3.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,327 per 100,000, 121% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,430, burglary at 630, vehicle theft at 266 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 817 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 1,001 federally declared disasters. Overall, Santa Monica receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent724.7/100K
91% above US avg
Murder3.3/100K
48% below US avg
Rape43.7/100K
Robbery269.6/100K
Assault408.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,326.5/100K
121% above US avg
Burglary629.8/100K
Theft3,430.4/100K
Vehicle Theft266.3/100K
Arson20.7/100K

Traffic Safety

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

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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