Chino Hills, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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17%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

7%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

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.

Chino Hills 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 Chino Hills 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 Chino Hills 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 Chino Hills crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Chino Hills_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,889 (estimate)	2,834	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.0	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	339 (estimate)	508	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	347.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	512.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,550 (estimate)	2,326	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Chino Hills, CA

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Chino Hills crime rate is 30.8% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Chino Hills, there were 127 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 161 per 100,000 individuals, 56.4% lower than the national average. Additionally, Chino Hills recorded 1140 property crimes, amounting to 1447 per 100,000 residents, 26% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Chino Hills?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Chino Hills residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 26 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 65% of Chino Hills residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 35% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Chino Hills a Safe Place to Live?

Determining whether Chino Hills is a place to live may not always yield a simple answer, given the city's varying safety levels across different areas. Nonetheless, comprehending the city's overall crime rate can be a valuable asset. In broad terms, Chino Hills has an overall crime rate that is 31% lower than the national average. When we take a look at crime on a daily basis, this translates into 3.47 daily occurrences, comprising 0.35 violent crimes and 3.12 property crimes. Scrutinizing these statistics provides a foundation for a more informed assessment of the suitability of Chino Hills as a potential place to establish residency.

Has Crime in Chino Hills Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Chino Hills has increased by 34.1% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Chino Hills 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 13.4%, while property crime has increased by 36.9%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Chino Hills.

Potential Causes for Crime in Chino Hills

Chino Hills has a population density of 1854.4 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Chino Hills crime rates.

The educational level achieved in any given city can influence crime rates significantly. Greater educational achievement is frequently associated with decreased crime rates, as it offers individuals improved job prospects and alternatives to engaging in crime related activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment rates tend to coincide with elevated crime rates. In Chino Hills, 91.7% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, in contrast to the national average where 83% have achieved high school graduation.

High rental costs can limit economic mobility, making it difficult for individuals to save money, invest in education, or access better job opportunities. This can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and increase the risk of involvement in criminal activities. In summary, high rental costs can create economic challenges, overcrowding, and neighborhood dynamics that may increase the likelihood of certain types of crime, particularly property crimes. In Chino Hills, the average rental rates are $2,226 per month, compared to the national average of $949.

Chino Hills crime map

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

Chino Hills crime rates are 17% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Chino Hills are 7% lower than the national average
In Chino Hills you have a 1 in 53 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Chino Hills is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Chino Hills has increased by 17%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Chino Hills

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chino Hills is 1 in 296

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Chino Hills is 1 in 65

The chance of being a victim of crime in Chino Hills is 1 in 53

Year Over Year Crime In Chino Hills (per 100,000 people)

Chino Hills police department

Item	Chino Hills	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 Antonio Heights, CA	3,113	97	443	540
Villa Park, CA	5,883	35	739	774
La Habra Heights, CA	5,318	56	973	1,029
Yorba Linda, CA	68,103	47	1,127	1,173
Coronita, CA	3,968	236	1,081	1,317
Bradbury, CA	825	0	1,496	1,496
Garden Grove, CA	172,800	184	1,437	1,621
Chino Hills, CA	82,800	339	1,550	1,889

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kennewick, WA	82,633	429	3,645	4,073
Sioux City, IA	82,535	572	3,553	4,125
Melbourne, FL	82,281	303	1,582	1,885
Buena Park, CA	82,228	284	2,849	3,133
Trenton, NJ	83,387	1,040	1,867	2,907
Chino Hills, CA	82,800	339	1,550	1,889

Source: The Chino Hills, 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.