West Carson, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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1%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

West Carson 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 West Carson 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 West Carson 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 West Carson crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Carson_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,143 (estimate)	2,564	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.5	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	119.1	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	325.8	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	406 (estimate)	486	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	305.8	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,345.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	427.5	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,737 (estimate)	2,078	1,760

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West Carson crime map

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

West Carson crime rates are 1% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in West Carson are 13% higher than the national average
In West Carson you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Carson is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Carson has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Carson

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Carson is 1 in 247

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Carson is 1 in 58

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Carson is 1 in 47

Year Over Year Crime In West Carson (per 100,000 people)

West Carson police department

Item	West Carson	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}
Rolling Hills, CA	1,439	0	62	62
Rose Hills, CA	2,619	87	371	458
Palos Verdes Estates, CA	13,359	24	788	812
Ladera Heights, CA	6,419	158	676	834
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	41,635	92	883	975
Rossmoor, CA	11,923	185	792	977
View Park-Windsor Hills, CA	11,621	185	792	977
West Carson, CA	22,697	406	1,737	2,143

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Machesney Park, IL	22,709	320	1,536	1,855
Acworth, GA	22,683	27	1,203	1,230
Griffin, GA	22,724	965	3,321	4,287
Valinda, CA	22,665	521	2,228	2,749
New Brighton, MN	22,663	91	1,222	1,312
West Carson, CA	22,697	406	1,737	2,143

Source: The West Carson, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.