Dana Point, California Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 32,405
Key Insights
- →Dana Point has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 185.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 49% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 42% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.21 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
185.2
+49.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
873.3
283 total
vs National Avg
↓ -48%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 60
Murder0
Rape2
Robbery9
Aggravated Assault49
Property Crime: 283
Burglary31
Larceny-Theft195
Motor Vehicle Theft57
Arson1
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,405 | 60 | 185.2 | 0 | 283 | 873.3 |
| 2023 | 32,169 | 40 | 124.3 | 1 | 313 | 973.0 |
| 2022 | 32,534 | 55 | 169.1 | 1 | 403 | 1238.7 |
| 2020 | 33,604 | 32 | 95.2 | 0 | 450 | 1339.1 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Dana Point
Based on violent crime rate of 185.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 42% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.