Crime Safety Grade

B

Long Beach, CA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 50% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 97+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Long Beach Safe?

With an overall crime index of 111, Long Beach has a 11% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 223. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like California State University Long Beach earning an A+ grade while Paramount (Davenport Park) rates D.

Crime Index Comparison

Long Beach
111
California Avg
109
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
111
11% above average
Violent Crime
112
12% above average
Property Crime
111
11% above average
Safe Areas
80%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Long Beach

1 in 223

Property crime: 1 in 225

Where Is It Safe in Long Beach?

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Long Beach Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 15% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 4% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 114 ▲ 14%
Assault Violent 110 ▲ 10%
Robbery Violent 111 ▲ 11%
Burglary Property 104 ▲ 4%
Larceny / Theft Property 115 ▲ 15%
Vehicle Theft Property 113 ▲ 13%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Long Beach Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 California State University Long Beach A+ 9
2 Starr King (Freeway Circle) A+ 40
3 Bay Harbor A 72
4 Pacific Villas A 72
5 Slips A 86
6 Spinnaker Bay A 75
7 Imperial Estates A 37
8 Del Lago A 73
9 Carson Park (Plaza East) A 27
10 University Park Estates A 88
11 Belmont Park A 110
12 El Dorado Park Estates A 47
13 Naples A 109
14 Wrigley Heights A 28
15 Coolridge Triangle A 40
16 Palo Verde A 44
17 El Dorado Park North A 50
18 Rancho Estates A 33
19 Longwood A 64
20 El Dorado Park A 51
21 El Dorado Lakes A 55
22 El Dorado Park South A 51
23 College Park Estates A 40
24 South of Conant A 57
25 Peninsula A 177
26 Lakewood City A- 96
27 Port of Long Beach A- 38
28 Marina Pacific A- 160
29 Los Altos South A- 61
30 Los Altos North A- 50
31 Bay Harbour A- 109
32 Bixby Hill A- 39
33 Stearns Park A- 105
34 Westside A- 56
35 Lakewood Village A- 68
36 Poly High A- 82
37 Belmont Shore A- 168
38 Alamitos Heights A- 129
39 Island Chaffee B+ 183
40 Grant (Cherry Manor) B+ 102
41 Hamilton B+ 87
42 Houghton Manor (Jordan) B+ 84
43 DeForest Park B+ 92
44 Sutter B+ 91
45 Los Cerritos B+ 97
46 College Square B+ 104
47 North Wrigley B+ 71
48 Bixby Village B+ 89
49 Stoney Brook B+ 136
50 Sunrise B+ 103
51 Upper Westside B+ 65
52 Bixby Knolls B+ 101
53 Ramona Park B+ 66
54 California Heights B+ 133
55 Saint Francis B+ 107
56 Lower Westside B+ 92
57 Park Estates B+ 142
58 Aircraft Manor B+ 143
59 McKinley B 113
60 South Wrigley B 123
61 Dairy B 109
62 Addams B 105
63 Lindbergh B 120
64 Arlington B 102
65 Memorial Heights B 83
66 Belmont Heights B 154
67 Renaissance Square B 118
68 Bluff Park B 165
69 Island White B 178
70 Magnolia District B 130
71 Washington B 141
72 Zaferia B 133
73 Southeast Wrigley B 123
74 Carroll Park B 194
75 Cambodia Town B- 126
76 Bluff Heights B- 153
77 Hellman B- 135
78 Queensway Bay B- 148
79 Recreation Park C+ 167
80 Rose Park C+ 138
81 Willmore C+ 151
82 Alamitos Beach C+ 190
83 Bryant C+ 146
84 Broadway Corridor C+ 187
85 Island Grissom C+ 193
86 Westside South C+ 183
87 Traffic Circle C 156
88 4th Street Corridor C 168
89 Franklin C 175
90 Central Long Beach C 159
91 Saint Mary's C 165
92 Waterfront C- 195
93 West Village C- 173
94 Downtown Long Beach C- 194
95 East Village D+ 193
96 Carmelitos D 175
97 Paramount (Davenport Park) D 178

Long Beach Crime by Zip Code

90803
A Index: 145
90822
A Index: 8
90808
A Index: 51
90840
A- Index: 51
90815
A- Index: 76
90810
B+ Index: 64
90814
B+ Index: 151
90807
B+ Index: 104
90805
B Index: 100
90806
B Index: 106
90804
B- Index: 142
90831
B- Index: 196
90802
C+ Index: 183
90813
C+ Index: 148
90844
C- Index: 196

Long Beach Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
462,081
Median Income
$66,410
Home Value
$584,065
Median Rent
$1,391
Home Ownership
40%

Racial Demographics

White
40.2%
Black
13.1%
Hispanic
42.2%
Asian
16.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Long Beach?
Long Beach has an overall crime index of 111, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 80% of neighborhoods in Long Beach are rated A or B for safety.
Is Long Beach safe to live in?
Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
The safest neighborhoods in Long Beach based on crime data include California State University Long Beach, Starr King (Freeway Circle), Bay Harbor, Pacific Villas, and Slips. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Long Beach crime compare to the national average?
Long Beach's overall crime index is 111 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 11% higher than the typical US city.

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