Garden Grove, CA crime snapshot: safety grade B+, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Moderately Safe
per 1000 residents
Garden Grove, CA has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (47.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 586 total incidents, Garden Grove shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Garden Grove demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0629000, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total recorded crime count is 586 incidents. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 266 incidents, with sub-categories including Larceny/Theft Offenses (79 incidents), Stolen Property Offenses (71 incidents), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (69 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (38 incidents), and Motor Vehicle Theft (9 incidents). Assault follows as the second most frequent crime category, with a total of 249 incidents, predominantly classified as Assault Offenses (248 incidents). Robbery constitutes a smaller portion of the total crime, with 29 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. Sex offenses account for 25 incidents, distributed among Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (2 incidents), Kidnapping/Abduction (14 incidents), and Sex Offenses (9 incidents). The "others" category includes 17 incidents, comprising Arson (7 incidents), Fraud Offenses (7 incidents), Embezzlement (2 incidents), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US0629000, the population of that area, and the median income. With this data, we could calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different regions. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the crime rates relative to national averages or other comparable areas. The violent crime rate and property crime rate could be calculated separately to provide a more nuanced understanding of the types of crime that are most prevalent. Crime map data, showing the geographic distribution of crime incidents, and zip code-level data would further enhance the analysis. Without this additional information, the insights that can be drawn from the data are limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories.
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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.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Garden Grove, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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