Lake Forest, 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.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Lake Forest, CA has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (50.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 416 incidents suggests Lake Forest maintains good community safety standards.
Lake Forest demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0639496, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 416. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 188 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 143 incidents, broken down into sub-categories such as Larceny/Theft Offenses (47), Stolen Property Offenses (52), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (31), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (7), and Motor Vehicle Theft (6). Other notable categories include others with 52 incidents, primarily Fraud Offenses (39), followed by Counterfeiting/Forgery (5), Arson (4), and Embezzlement (4). Robbery accounts for 20 incidents, all classified as Robbery. Sex offenses are relatively low, with 11 incidents, including Sex Offenses (1) and Kidnapping/Abduction (10). Homicide is the least frequent, with only 2 incidents classified as Homicide Offenses.
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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 Lake Forest, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Lake Forest, CA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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