Fountain Valley, CA Crime


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Fountain Valley, CA has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to , the violent crime rate in this city is 8.7, while the US average is 22.7. This can be attributed to the efforts of the local police department and community members in creating a safe and secure environment. However, the rate of property crime in Fountain Valley is on par with the national average at 35.4. This means that residents and visitors should still take precautions to protect their belongings and be aware of their surroundings. Despite this, Fountain Valley remains a relatively safe place to live and visit, with a strong community and law enforcement presence keeping crime rates low.

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

Fountain Valley violent crime is 8.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Fountain Valley property crime is 35.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Fountain Valley, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000249.41.710.387.1150.42562.8430.51828.1304.1
2001212.51.8096.4114.32917.9432.12130.4355.4
2002163.2010.557.994.72651459.71880.8310.5
2003192.401676.699.82581.2452.51847.3281.5
2004122.408.95558.52537.7446.91796.4294.4
2005126.91.810.652.961.72438534.11558.4345.5
2006170.107.163.899.22436547.41668.9219.7
2007198.3014.371.5112.625785861770.5221.5
2008187.303.664.8118.92478.2497.11811.8169.3
2009208.707.259.4142.22105.5426.51571108
2010184.35.48.950.1119.92312.14761701.9134.2
2011141.21.814.325100.12285.4487.81681.5116.1
20121871.812.430142.92592527.61875.6188.8
2013015.835.2110.92059.7461.21469.9128.5
2014150.80036.81141794343.71331119.2
20151151.73.541.8682643.24671951.5224.8
20161100036.773.32518.7429.41871.1218.2
2017119.905.349.465.32788.2419.72114.5254
201892.101.837.253.22650.9343.82099.8207.3
201994.90941.244.82082.1291.81636.3154

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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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We are just average home gardeners and having lived in Fountain Valley for over 40 years, my wife and I have found the climate excellent for growing nearly ever kind of  More

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Over 17 years ago

fountain valley is nice but very expensive. Average home price will run you around $700,000.Beaches are close by. People are okay but no sense of community or sense of  More

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The weather is very moderate year-around. Warm summers, comfortable spring-time, cool  More

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