B-
36%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
14%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
40%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleLa Puente/100k peopleCalifornia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime548n/a (estimate)1,4992,8432,324
Murder1n/a2.75.76.3
Rape5n/a13.737.440.0
Robbery35n/a95.7123.566.1
Assault75n/a205.1332.8268.2
Violent crime116n/a (estimate)317500370
Burglary87n/a237.9371.9269.8
Theft232n/a634.51,499.31,401.9
Vehicle theft113n/a309.1471.9282.7
Property crime432n/a (estimate)1,1822,3431,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in La Puente, CA

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the La Puente crime rate is lower than the national average by 35.5%. Specifically, there were 116 violent crimes in La Puente, equivalent to 317 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 14.2%. Furthermore, La Puente recorded 432 property crimes, amounting to 1182 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 39.6%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in La Puente?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in La Puente. Based on the results of the surveys (38 responses), 26% of people felt that there was very little crime in La Puente and felt safe walking alone at night. While 74% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is La Puente a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in La Puente, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. La Puente presents a total crime rate that is 36% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, La Puente experiences an average of 1.5 daily crimes, comprising 0.32 violent incidents and 1.18 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in La Puente Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in La Puente has increased by 7.2%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of La Puente, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 6.5%, while property crime has increased by 11.6%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not La Puente is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in La Puente

La Puente has a poverty rate of 12.9, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In La Puente, 58.8% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

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 La Puente, the average rental rates are $1,429 per month, compared to the national average of $949.

La Puente crime map



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

  • La Puente crime rates are 36% lower than the national average
  • Violent crimes in La Puente are 14% lower than the national average
  • In La Puente you have a 1 in 67 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • La Puente is safer than 41% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in La Puente has increased by 16%

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        Daily Crime In La Puente (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in La Puente, CA per 100,000 people. In La Puente, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.90 times less than the California average and 1.55 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in La Puente is 1.57 times less than the California average and 1.17 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, La Puente has a daily crime rate that is 1.98 times less than the California average and 1.65 times less than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is La Puente (higher is better)

        How safe is La Puente, California compared to other cities in California and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that La Puente is safer than 69% of the cities in California and 41% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in California and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than La Puente. Overall, La Puente is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in La Puente

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in La Puente is 1 in 316
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in La Puente is 1 in 85
        The chance of being a victim of crime in La Puente is 1 in 67
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In La Puente, California you have a 1 in 316 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 85 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 67 chance of becoming a victim of crime in La Puente.

        Year Over Year Crime In La Puente (per 100,000 people)

        Determining whether La Puente is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. La Puente violent crime rates have increased by 1%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 21% year over year. Total crimes for La Puente has increased by 16% in the same time frame.

        La Puente police department

        Item La Puente California National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a51,506558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.63.3

        Sex offenders in California

        State Total offenders California /100K National /100K
        California79,891232266
        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.

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        La Puente, CA39,7803171,1821,499

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        Source: The La Puente, 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.