Brea, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Brea, CA has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (70.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 477 incidents suggests Brea maintains good community safety standards.
Brea demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area within California (CA) with the GEOID 16000US0608100, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total recorded crime count is 477 incidents. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion of the reported incidents, with a total count of 335. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 226 incidents, followed by stolen property offenses with 76 incidents, destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 29 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering with 3 incidents, and motor vehicle theft with 1 incident. Assault is the second most prevalent crime category, with 77 incidents reported. The "others" category, encompassing crimes such as fraud offenses (33 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (6 incidents), arson (1 incident), and embezzlement (2 incidents), accounts for 42 incidents. Robbery accounts for 15 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 7 incidents, including sex offenses (3 incidents), sex offenses (1 incident), and kidnapping/abduction (3 incidents). Homicide is the least frequent crime, with only 1 incident reported. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed, including the city name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. These metrics would allow for a more nuanced understanding of the area's safety profile and how it compares to other regions in California.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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