Signal Hill, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Signal Hill, CA

Is Signal Hill safe?

Signal Hill receives an overall crime grade of C, and its city-wide safety rating is classified as Below Average (D). With a population of approximately 11,430 and a population density of 2,015 residents per square mile, the city is compact — meaning crime patterns can be felt more acutely than in larger, more spread-out communities. The only analyzed neighborhood, Aubry at Alamitos Ridge, also holds a Grade C, reflecting moderate crime levels. That said, no neighborhood in Signal Hill is rated D or F, which suggests crime has not reached severe levels in any single pocket of the city. Practicing routine precautions — locking vehicles, reporting suspicious activity, and using the Signal Hill crime map regularly — can meaningfully reduce personal risk.

What is the crime rate in Signal Hill?

Signal Hill's overall crime picture earns a Grade C on a letter-grade scale, placing it in a moderate risk category. Looking at the neighborhood breakdown: 100% of analyzed neighborhoods (1 out of 1) are graded C, while 0% fall into the safer A or B tiers and 0% fall into the more dangerous D or F tiers. The city's poverty rate of 12.9% and an unemployment rate of 3.4% are contextual economic factors that researchers often correlate with property crime trends. Property crimes such as vehicle burglaries and theft tend to be the most commonly reported incident types in communities with Signal Hill's profile. Residents can filter the crime map by incident type and date range to see how these patterns shift across months and seasons.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Signal Hill?

Signal Hill has one analyzed neighborhood: Aubry at Alamitos Ridge, which holds a Grade C safety rating. It is home to roughly 262 residents and has a median household income of $78,846 — slightly below the city-wide median of $86,140. While a C grade indicates moderate rather than low crime, it is also the best-performing area within Signal Hill's current data set, since 0% of neighborhoods earn an A or B grade. For prospective residents or visitors, Aubry at Alamitos Ridge represents the most favorable safety profile available in the city. Consulting the Signal Hill crime map for block-level incident data within this neighborhood can help pinpoint the quietest streets and most active crime corridors.

Is Signal Hill a good place to live?

Signal Hill presents a mixed but honest picture for prospective residents. On the positive side, the city offers a median household income of $86,140, a median home value of $534,675, and a notably low unemployment rate of 3.4% — all indicators of a relatively stable local economy. The median rent of $1,600 is competitive for the Los Angeles County region. On the safety side, the city-wide crime grade of C and a below-average safety rating mean that crime is a real consideration, not a negligible one. With 100% of neighborhoods graded C and none reaching the A or B tier, Signal Hill is best suited for residents who are proactive about safety — using the crime map, engaging with neighborhood watch programs, and staying current on local police advisories. For families and professionals who value proximity to Long Beach and Los Angeles with a small-city feel, Signal Hill can still be a rewarding place to call home.