Bell Gardens, CA has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 19.7 per 1,000 residents. This is lower than the national average of 22.7 per 1,000 residents. However, when it comes to property crime, Bell Gardens has a slightly higher rate of 28.5 per 1,000 residents compared to the national average of 35.4 per 1,000 residents. Despite having slightly lower rates of violent crime, Bell Gardens still faces its fair share of criminal activity. This includes a range of offenses such as assault, robbery, and homicide. As context, the United States as a whole continues to struggle with high rates of crime, and Bell Gardens is no exception. However, efforts are being made to improve safety and reduce crime in the city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bell Gardens violent crime is 19.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Bell Gardens property crime is 28.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.