Artesia, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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20%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Artesia_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	425	n/a (estimate)	2,742	2,834	2,281
Murder	2	n/a	12.9	5.0	5.7
Rape	4	n/a	25.8	36.4	38.0
Robbery	15	n/a	96.8	128.3	66.5
Assault	61	n/a	393.6	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	82	n/a (estimate)	529	508	364
Burglary	114	n/a	735.6	347.4	250.7
Theft	159	n/a	1,025.9	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	70	n/a	451.7	512.2	318.7
Property crime	343	n/a (estimate)	2,213	2,326	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Artesia, CA

The Artesia crime rates are 38.1% higher than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 88 violent crimes in Artesia (564 per 100,000 people), which is 52.5% higher than the national average and there were a total of 413 property crimes (2646 per 100,000 residents) which is 35.4% higher than average.

With a total of 82 vehicle thefts last year, Artesia has one of the most stolen cars in the country at 525 per 100,000 people. This lands Artesia in the bottom 10% of all cities that reported crime and the chance of any vehicle being stolen is one in 191.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Artesia?

What do the local residents think about crime in Artesia? Well, based on a recent survey of 6 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 0% of Artesia residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 100% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Artesia a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Artesia is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Artesia has a total crime rate that is 38% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.37 daily crimes (0.24 violent daily crimes and 1.13 daily property crimes) in Artesia.

Has Crime in Artesia Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Artesia has increased by 40.7% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Artesia is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 76%, while property crime has increased by 35%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Artesia.

Potential Causes for Crime in Artesia

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Artesia crime rates. The population density in Artesia is 10155.1 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

The educational level within a community can have an influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of education are associated with reduced crime rates, as they offer individuals improved employment prospects and alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment tends to correspond with higher crime rates. In Artesia, 77.2% of residents have achieved at least a high school diploma, which differs from the national average of 83%.

Artesia has an average rental rate of $1,747 per month, compared to the national average of $949. In areas with high rental costs, some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions. Overcrowding can lead to increased stress and tension, which may contribute to domestic disputes and related property or violent crimes. Addressing affordable housing and economic mobility can be important strategies for reducing crime in such areas.

Artesia crime map

The Artesia crime map by CrimoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Artesia 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 Artesia crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Artesia 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

Artesia crime rates are 20% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Artesia are 45% higher than the national average
In Artesia you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Artesia is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Artesia has decreased by 15%

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Daily Crime In Artesia (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Artesia, CA per 100,000 people. In Artesia, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.03 times less than the California average and 1.20 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Artesia is 1.04 times more than the California average and 1.45 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Artesia has a daily crime rate that is 1.05 times less than the California average and 1.15 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Artesia (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in California and all other cities across the US, is Artesia safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Artesia is safer than 20% of other cities in the state of California. In addition, Artesia is safer than 13% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all California and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Artesia. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Artesia is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Artesia

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Artesia is 1 in 189

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Artesia is 1 in 46

The chance of being a victim of crime in Artesia is 1 in 37

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Artesia? If you reside in Artesia, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 189. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 46 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Artesia, is 1 in 37.

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

Determining whether Artesia is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Artesia violent crime rates have decreased by 6%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 16% year over year. Total crimes for Artesia has decreased by 15% in the same time frame.

Artesia police department

Item	Artesia	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}
Rose Hills, CA	2,619	91	415	506
La Habra Heights, CA	5,318	56	973	1,029
Rossmoor, CA	11,923	194	886	1,080
Costa Mesa, CA	112,958	234	1,070	1,304
Garden Grove, CA	172,800	184	1,437	1,621
La Puente, CA	39,780	364	1,361	1,725
Walnut, CA	29,764	160	1,596	1,756
Artesia, CA	16,456	529	2,213	2,742

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hazel Park, MI	16,452	440	2,009	2,448
Streetsboro, OH	16,444	95	1,696	1,791
Wahiawa, HI	16,442	180	1,603	1,783
New Milford, NJ	16,477	12	461	473
Troutdale, OR	16,433	265	2,107	2,372
Artesia, CA	16,456	529	2,213	2,742

Source: The Artesia, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.