Lakewood, CA has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents. However, this does not mean that crime is absent in the city. In fact, property crime is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents. This could be attributed to the city's close proximity to larger cities such as Los Angeles, where crime rates tend to be higher. With a strong focus on community policing and crime prevention programs, law enforcement in Lakewood works hard to keep the city safe for its residents. Despite the slightly elevated crime rates, Lakewood remains a desirable place to live with its strong sense of community and relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lakewood violent crime is 21.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Lakewood property crime is 39.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.