Long Beach, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Long Beach, CA

Is Long Beach, CA safe to live in?

By the numbers, Long Beach leans toward safe. Of the 97 neighborhoods analyzed for 2026, 80% earned a Grade A or B — the two highest safety tiers. Only 3% of neighborhoods (3 out of 97) fell into the higher-crime D range, and zero neighborhoods received an F. The city-wide Safety Rating is B (Safe), even though the overall Crime Grade sits at C-, reflecting pockets of elevated activity concentrated in a small number of areas. Neighborhoods like California State University Long Beach (A+), Starr King / Freeway Circle (A+), and Carson Park / Plaza East (A) — which alone houses more than 10,500 residents — demonstrate that large, accessible communities can maintain top-tier safety records. In short, the majority of Long Beach residents live in neighborhoods that grade out at A or B.

What is the crime rate in Long Beach, and how does the grading system work?

Rather than relying on raw crime counts that favor smaller towns, doorprofit.com grades each neighborhood on a letter scale from A+ down to F, adjusted for population and density. For Long Beach in 2026, the breakdown across 97 neighborhoods is:

• Grade A — 38 neighborhoods (39.2%)
• Grade B — 40 neighborhoods (41.2%)
• Grade C — 16 neighborhoods (16.5%)
• Grade D — 3 neighborhoods (3.1%)
• Grade F — 0 neighborhoods (0%)

Combined, 80% of the city's neighborhoods are in the safe A–B range. The highest-crime tier (D or F) accounts for just 3% of neighborhoods. Those D-rated areas — Paramount (Davenport Park) and Carmelitos — as well as the East Village (D+) are where crime activity is most concentrated. Understanding this distribution helps residents and home-buyers target the 80% of Long Beach that performs well rather than judging the entire city by its outliers.

Which neighborhoods in Long Beach have the highest crime?

Three neighborhoods earned a Grade D in 2026, representing the bottom 3.1% of the 97 areas analyzed: Paramount (Davenport Park), Carmelitos, and East Village (D+). One tier above, Downtown Long Beach and West Village both received a Grade C-, placing them in the lower portion of the moderate-risk band. These five areas account for a disproportionate share of incidents relative to their populations. If you are evaluating a move or a rental in Long Beach, cross-referencing any address against the crime map — especially in or near these neighborhoods — is a practical first step before committing.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Long Beach?

Ten neighborhoods earned a Grade A or better in 2026, led by two A+ communities:

• California State University Long Beach (A+) — population 2,390, median household income $130,273
• Starr King / Freeway Circle (A+) — population 3,848, median household income $49,455

Notably, Starr King proves that a high safety grade does not require a high income — its A+ rating comes despite a median income well below the city's $66,410 average. Other Grade A neighborhoods include Bay Harbor, Pacific Villas, Slips, Spinnaker Bay, Imperial Estates, Del Lago, Carson Park (Plaza East), and University Park Estates. Carson Park stands out for scale: with more than 10,500 residents and a median income of $128,891, it is the largest A-rated neighborhood in the dataset and a realistic option for families seeking both safety and community size.

Is Long Beach a good place to live for families?

For families weighing Long Beach against other Southern California cities, the data offers a nuanced picture. The city's median home value of $584,065 and median rent of $1,391 sit at a meaningful discount to Los Angeles proper, while 80% of neighborhoods grade A or B for safety. The unemployment rate of 6.6% and poverty rate of 16.2% are areas to watch, but they are not evenly distributed — neighborhoods like Imperial Estates (income $91,958, Grade A) and University Park Estates (income $101,149, Grade A) reflect the stable, middle-to-upper-income enclaves that exist within the city. Families prioritizing school proximity may find California State University Long Beach (A+, income $130,273) particularly attractive. The key takeaway: with 78 out of 97 neighborhoods rated A or B, Long Beach offers a substantial inventory of family-friendly communities — but targeted research using the crime map remains essential before choosing a specific block or zip code.

How does Long Beach's safety compare across income levels?

The Long Beach data reveals a strong — though not absolute — correlation between neighborhood income and safety grade. The top-rated areas skew toward higher incomes: Bay Harbor (A) has a median household income of $210,142, Pacific Villas (A) reaches $210,146, and Spinnaker Bay (A) sits at $200,217. However, Starr King / Freeway Circle (A+) — with a median income of just $49,455, below the city average of $66,410 — is a clear outlier that demonstrates safety and income are not perfectly linked. Meanwhile, the city-wide median household income of $66,410 against a median home value of $584,065 underscores affordability pressure that can influence neighborhood stability over time. Prospective residents should use both the income data and the crime grade together rather than relying on either metric alone.

How often is the Long Beach crime map updated?

The neighborhood grades displayed on doorprofit.com are recalculated periodically as new incident data becomes available from local law enforcement reporting. For the most granular, real-time incident-level data — including specific crime types, dates, and block-level locations — the Long Beach Police Department's official Crime Mapping page is the authoritative source. Using both resources together gives you the broadest view: doorprofit.com for neighborhood-level letter grades and trend context, and the LBPD map for up-to-the-week incident detail.