Big Bear Lake, CA is a small town located in the San Bernardino mountains of California. While it is relatively isolated and has a population of approximately 5,000 people, it has a surprisingly high crime rate. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Big Bear Lake stands at 46.4 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Property crime also shows an elevated rate at 59.3 per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the US average of 35.4 per 100,000. This means that residents of Big Bear Lake must take extra precautions when it comes to their safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Big Bear Lake violent crime is 46.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Big Bear Lake property crime is 59.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.