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Crime rate in Hermosa Beach, California (CA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Hermosa Beach, CA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Hermosa Beach, CA

The 2022 crime rate in Hermosa Beach, CA is 229 (City-Data.com crime index), which is about the average for the U.S. cities. It was higher than in 79.6% U.S. cities. The 2022 Hermosa Beach crime rate rose by 6% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Hermosa Beach has seen increasing violent crime and increasing property crime.
See how dangerous Hermosa Beach, CA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Hermosa Beach:

228.7
Redondo Beach:

217.4
Manhattan Beach:

210.5
Lawndale:

220.1
El Segundo:

512.0
Torrance:

215.8
Hawthorne:

344.1
Palos Verdes Estates:

65.0
Gardena:

352.6
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Hermosa Beach by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
9
(46.3)
6
(30.8)
7
(35.5)
9
(45.4)
4
(20.1)
7
(35.2)
7
(35.0)
10
(50.2)
4
(20.2)
3
(15.2)
7
(36.0)
5
(25.9)
7
(37.4)
7
(37.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
30
(154.4)
19
(97.4)
16
(81.1)
18
(90.8)
6
(30.2)
11
(55.4)
12
(60.0)
14
(70.2)
7
(35.3)
5
(25.3)
9
(46.2)
12
(62.2)
10
(53.4)
8
(42.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
44
(226.4)
15
(76.9)
38
(192.6)
27
(136.2)
17
(85.6)
19
(95.6)
25
(125.1)
22
(110.4)
17
(85.7)
22
(111.5)
35
(179.9)
30
(155.4)
35
(186.8)
40
(211.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
148
(761.7)
107
(548.5)
130
(658.7)
138
(695.9)
119
(599.3)
104
(523.3)
121
(605.4)
85
(426.5)
116
(584.8)
130
(658.7)
97
(498.5)
123
(637.3)
96
(512.4)
106
(560.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
524
(2,697)
423
(2,169)
450
(2,280)
494
(2,491)
395
(1,989)
407
(2,048)
423
(2,116)
424
(2,127)
426
(2,148)
316
(1,601)
326
(1,675)
298
(1,544)
362
(1,932)
363
(1,920)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
43
(221.3)
23
(117.9)
25
(126.7)
46
(232.0)
35
(176.3)
32
(161.0)
41
(205.1)
30
(150.5)
48
(242.0)
31
(157.1)
26
(133.6)
54
(279.8)
45
(240.2)
66
(349.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(10.3)
1
(5.1)
1
(5.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.0)
3
(15.1)
0
(0.0)
4
(20.6)
1
(5.2)
1
(5.3)
7
(37.0)
City-Data.com crime index307.5203.8248.8257.7177.9195.3214.5220.3190.1164.8191.2199.2215.7228.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Hermosa Beach, California as of May 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hermosa Beach is 1,988 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


When are crimes committed in Hermosa Beach, CA?

Violent crime rate in 2022
Hermosa Beach:

164.0
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Hermosa Beach:

157.5
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Hermosa Beach:

134.7
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Hermosa Beach:

149.0
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Hermosa Beach:

83.6
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Hermosa Beach:

80.7
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Hermosa Beach:

150.5
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Hermosa Beach:

127.6
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Hermosa Beach:

110.7
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Hermosa Beach:

78.1
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Hermosa Beach:

158.9
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Hermosa Beach:

182.4
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Hermosa Beach:

117.9
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Hermosa Beach:

236.7
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Hermosa Beach:

192.2
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Hermosa Beach:

212.6
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Hermosa Beach:

201.8
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Hermosa Beach:

150.8
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Hermosa Beach:

260.6
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Hermosa Beach:

235.1
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Hermosa Beach:

246.6
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Hermosa Beach:

203.5
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Hermosa Beach:

235.3
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Hermosa Beach:

260.6
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Hermosa Beach:

214.2
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Hermosa Beach:

257.7
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Hermosa Beach:

231.2
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Hermosa Beach:

245.7
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Hermosa Beach:

298.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Hermosa Beach:

264.8
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Hermosa Beach:

235.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Hermosa Beach:

320.4
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Hermosa Beach:

229.8
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Hermosa Beach:

254.0
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Hermosa Beach:

298.7
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Hermosa Beach:

321.7
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 65 (38 officers - 35 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.03
California average:

2.30

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 64 (35 officers - 33 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.81
California average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 62 (32 officers - 29 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.64
California average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 62 (35 officers - 31 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
California average:

2.34

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 64 (37 officers - 33 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.87
California average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 62 (34 officers - 29 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
California average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 63 (38 officers - 33 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.90
California average:

1.98

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 59 (34 officers - 29 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
California average:

2.00

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 57 (32 officers - 29 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
California average:

2.34

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 57 (33 officers - 31 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.66
California average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 58 (34 officers - 32 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.72
California average:

2.09

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 57 (34 officers - 32 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
California average:

2.46

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 61 (36 officers - 34 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
California average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 59 (34 officers - 33 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
California average:

2.55

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 63 (39 officers - 36 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.98
California average:

2.48

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 63 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.88
California average:

2.38

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 49 (38 officers - 35 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
California average:

2.34

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 58 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.88
California average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 61 (37 officers - 34 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.90
California average:

2.42

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Hermosa Beach, CA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 90254.