Altadena, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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24%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

16%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

25%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Altadena crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Altadena crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Altadena crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Altadena crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Altadena_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,776 (estimate)	2,843	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.7	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	37.4	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	123.5	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	332.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	312 (estimate)	500	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	371.9	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,499.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	471.9	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,464 (estimate)	2,343	1,954

Altadena crime map

The Altadena crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Altadena as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Altadena crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Altadena crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Altadena crime rates are 24% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Altadena are 16% lower than the national average
In Altadena you have a 1 in 57 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Altadena is safer than 38% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Altadena has increased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Altadena

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Altadena is 1 in 321

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Altadena is 1 in 69

The chance of being a victim of crime in Altadena is 1 in 57

Year Over Year Crime In Altadena (per 100,000 people)

Altadena police department

Item	Altadena	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
San Pasqual, CA	2,038	78	368	446
Rose Hills, CA	2,619	113	527	640
Ladera Heights, CA	6,419	163	762	925
Sierra Madre, CA	10,829	93	909	1,002
East Pasadena, CA	6,025	179	838	1,017
Bradbury, CA	825	0	1,025	1,025
View Park-Windsor Hills, CA	11,621	256	1,200	1,456
Altadena, CA	43,037	312	1,464	1,776

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Freeport, NY	42,993	482	1,936	2,418
DeKalb, IL	42,961	547	2,579	3,127
Fond du Lac, WI	42,944	289	1,641	1,930
Goose Creek, SC	42,944	279	1,789	2,068
Winter Haven, FL	42,933	317	1,645	1,962
Altadena, CA	43,037	312	1,464	1,776

Source: The Altadena, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.