The crime rate in Lakewood, CA is slightly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Lakewood is 21.7, which is 0.9 points above the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Lakewood is 39.5, which is 4.1 points higher than the US average of 35.4 points. Although these numbers may seem alarming at first glance, it should be noted that many factors can influence a city's crime rate and that overall Lakewood remains a relatively safe community.
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.