2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Malibu, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA

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- Costa Mesa has 44% more violent crime than Malibu.
- Costa Mesa has 22% more property crime than Malibu.
 Malibu, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock22.422.7
 Property Crime40.5  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Malibu    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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