Crime Safety Grade

B+

Lakewood, CA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 71% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Lakewood Safe?

With an overall crime index of 128, Lakewood has a 28% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 223. 100% of Lakewood neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

Lakewood
128
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
128
28% above average
Violent Crime
112
12% above average
Property Crime
116
16% above average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Lakewood

1 in 223

Property crime: 1 in 216

Where Is It Safe in Lakewood?

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Lakewood Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 37% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 10% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 114 ▲ 14%
Assault Violent 132 ▲ 32%
Robbery Violent 90 ▼ 10%
Burglary Property 104 ▲ 4%
Larceny / Theft Property 137 ▲ 37%
Vehicle Theft Property 108 ▲ 8%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Lakewood Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Long Beach Airport B- 128

Lakewood Crime by Zip Code

90713
A Index: 36
90715
B+ Index: 63
90712
B+ Index: 58

Lakewood Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
79,676
Median Income
$96,487
Home Value
$595,272
Median Rent
$1,905
Home Ownership
74%

Racial Demographics

White
49.2%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
31.4%
Asian
19.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Lakewood?
Lakewood has an overall crime index of 128, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Lakewood are rated A or B for safety.
Is Lakewood safe to live in?
Lakewood has a crime safety grade of B+. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lakewood?
The safest neighborhoods in Lakewood based on crime data include Long Beach Airport. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Lakewood crime compare to the national average?
Lakewood's overall crime index is 128 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 28% higher than the typical US city.

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