Pasadena, CA Crime Rates & Map

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3%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

25%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pasadena_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,435	n/a (estimate)	2,428	2,581	2,346
Murder	7	n/a	4.9	5.6	6.5
Rape	51	n/a	36.0	34.2	38.4
Robbery	118	n/a	83.4	113.6	73.9
Assault	238	n/a	168.2	288.7	279.7
Violent crime	414	n/a (estimate)	293	442	388
Burglary	654	n/a	462.3	369.7	314.2
Theft	2,015	n/a	1,424.3	1,341.7	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	352	n/a	248.8	427.6	246.0
Property crime	3,021	n/a (estimate)	2,135	2,139	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Pasadena crime rates are 3% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Pasadena are 25% lower than the national average
In Pasadena you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pasadena is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pasadena has decreased by 1%

Pasadena crime map

The Pasadena crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Pasadena 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 Pasadena crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Pasadena 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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Daily Crime In Pasadena (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Pasadena, CA per 100,000 people. In Pasadena, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.06 times less than the California average and 1.03 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Pasadena is 1.51 times less than the California average and 1.33 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Pasadena has a daily crime rate that is 1.00 times less than the California average and 1.09 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Pasadena (higher is better)

Is Pasadena safe in comparison to other cities in the state of California as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Pasadena to other cities in the state and across the country, Pasadena is 47% safer than other cities of California and 32% safer than other cities in the nation. Pasadena has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pasadena

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pasadena is 1 in 342

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pasadena is 1 in 47

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pasadena is 1 in 42

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Pasadena, California? If you reside in Pasadena, then there is a 1 in 342 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 47. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 42 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Pasadena.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Pasadena is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Pasadena has decreased by 32% and the rate of property crime in Pasadena has increased by 6%. The total crime rate in Pasadena has decreased by 1% year to year.

Pasadena police department

Item	Pasadena	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	331	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 331 Pasadena police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 34.3% less than the California average and 27% less than the National average.

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	2,017	69	336	405
Rose Hills, CA	3,033	100	482	581
Bradbury, CA	954	0	652	652
Ladera Heights, CA	7,195	144	696	839
La Habra Heights, CA	5,406	46	848	894
East Pasadena, CA	6,159	158	765	923
Sierra Madre, CA	11,067	130	798	928
Pasadena, CA	140,268	293	2,135	2,428

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Orange, CA	139,919	130	1,726	1,855
Fullerton, CA	139,491	304	2,401	2,704
Dayton, OH	141,143	1,035	3,609	4,644
Killeen, TX	138,745	614	1,703	2,318
McAllen, TX	138,475	179	1,804	1,982
Pasadena, CA	140,268	293	2,135	2,428

Source: The Pasadena, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.