Cerritos, CA has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 15.3, lower than the US average of 22.7, residents can feel relatively safe in their community. Property crime, with a rate of 55, is also lower than the national average of 35.4. However, this does not mean that crime does not occur in Cerritos. The city still has its fair share of criminal activity, but the community and law enforcement are actively working together to combat and prevent it. It is important for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. With a lower crime rate than the national average, Cerritos, CA can continue to thrive as a safe and secure community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cerritos violent crime is 15.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Cerritos property crime is 55.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.