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53%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
80%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
48%
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 peopleInglewood/100k peopleCalifornia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime3,667n/a (estimate)3,5642,8432,324
Murder17n/a16.55.76.3
Rape54n/a52.537.440.0
Robbery293n/a284.8123.566.1
Assault320n/a311.0332.8268.2
Violent crime684n/a (estimate)665500370
Burglary312n/a303.3371.9269.8
Theft1,569n/a1,525.11,499.31,401.9
Vehicle theft1,102n/a1,071.2471.9282.7
Property crime2,983n/a (estimate)2,9002,3431,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Inglewood, CA

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Inglewood crime rate is 53.4% higher 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 Inglewood, there were 684 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 665 per 100,000 individuals, 79.8% higher than the national average. Additionally, Inglewood recorded 2983 property crimes, amounting to 2900 per 100,000 residents, 48.4% higher than the U.S. average.

While murder rates in the United States have generally declined since 1990, recent years have seen an unfortunate uptick. Inglewood stands out with one of the nation's highest murder rates among cities reporting crime data. In Inglewood, a total of 17 murders were reported, equating to 17 murders per 100,000 residents. This statistic underscores the challenges facing the area in terms of severe violent crime and the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security within the community.

Recently, vehicle thefts have seen an upward trend across the United States, and Inglewood ranks among the cities with the highest vehicle theft rates in the country. Last year, there were 1102 vehicle thefts, amounting to 1071 stolen vehicles per 100,000 residents. This places Inglewood within the worst 10% of all cities, indicating that 90% of cities fare better in terms of vehicle theft rates. The likelihood of your vehicle being stolen stands at 1 in 94.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Inglewood?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Inglewood residents. Out of the respondents (69 in total), 26% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Inglewood were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 74% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Inglewood a Safe Place to Live?

Is Inglewood a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Inglewood has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 53%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 10.05 daily incidents, encompassing 1.87 violent crimes and 8.17 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Inglewood as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Inglewood Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Inglewood has increased by 15.5% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Inglewood 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 0.7%, while property crime has increased by 19.6%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Inglewood.

Potential Causes for Crime in Inglewood

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Inglewood crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Inglewood has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower Inglewood crime rates. For instance, in Inglewood, the population density stands at 12055.2 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

In Inglewood, the average rental rates are $1,414 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Inglewood crime map



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

      • Inglewood crime rates are 53% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Inglewood are 80% higher than the national average
      • In Inglewood you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Inglewood is safer than 10% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Inglewood has increased by 21%

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        Daily Crime In Inglewood (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Inglewood for every 100,000 residents. The Inglewood total amount of daily crime is 1.25 times more than the California average and 1.53 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Inglewood, is 1.33 times more than the California average, and it is 1.80 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Inglewood has a daily crime average that is 1.24 times more than the California average and 1.48 times more than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Inglewood (higher is better)

        How safe is Inglewood, California compared to other cities in California and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Inglewood is safer than 14% of the cities in California and 10% 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 Inglewood. Overall, Inglewood is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Inglewood

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Inglewood is 1 in 151
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Inglewood is 1 in 35
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Inglewood is 1 in 29
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Inglewood, California you have a 1 in 151 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 35 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Inglewood.

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

        The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Inglewood, CA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Inglewood has increased by 6%, while the property crime rate in Inglewood has increased by 26% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Inglewood has increased by 21% with regards to total crimes year over year.

        Inglewood police department

        Item Inglewood California National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)25251,506558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.33.63.3
        There are a total of 252 Inglewood police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 37.4% less than the California average and 30.5% less than the National average.

        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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        San Pasqual, CA2,03878368446
        Rolling Hills, CA1,4390480480
        Ladera Heights, CA6,419163762925
        Marina del Rey, CA10,065175822998
        Topanga, CA8,098175822998
        Palos Verdes Estates, CA13,359311,0811,112
        Rancho Palos Verdes, CA41,6351291,0071,136
        Inglewood, CA109,3096652,9003,564

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
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        Boulder, CO108,7773713,0003,372
        Richmond, CA110,0518742,7093,583
        San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA108,4673552,1852,539
        Inglewood, CA109,3096652,9003,564
        Source: The Inglewood, 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.