{"id":75941,"date":"2025-05-29T12:02:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T17:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/?p=75941"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:30:13","slug":"is-long-beach-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/fr-ca\/blog\/is-long-beach-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Long Beach safe in 2025? Crime rates and safety statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Long Beach is generally safe\u2014but safety can vary by neighborhood and time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walk through Belmont Shore, and you&#8217;ll see clean streets, friendly faces, beach bikes, and brunch spots. You\u2019ll think, <em>Yes, this is safe.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But walk alone at night in certain parts of Downtown, and you might clutch your bag a little tighter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to visit or relocate to Long Beach this summer, this blog will help you explore the city&#8217;s safer side!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve analyzed data from the Long Beach Police Department, FBI reports, and residents&#8217; insights. Our research highlights crime trends, neighborhood safety, and what they mean for locals, tourists, and business owners alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the city faces specific crime-related challenges, many neighborhoods remain safe and welcoming. First, let&#8217;s look at the crime data!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-long-beach-property-crime-statistics-in-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Beach property crime statistics in 2024:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-robbery-stats-in-long-beach-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Robbery stats in Long Beach 2024:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Commercial Burglaries<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2191 55.6% citywide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Robberies (citywide)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2191 18.5%, highest since 2017<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property crime is surging in Long Beach, with commercial burglaries up <strong>55.6%<\/strong> citywide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robberies have also climbed <strong>18.5%<\/strong>, marking the highest level since <strong>2017<\/strong>. These trends point to growing pressure on public safety and local law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-property-crimes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Property crimes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run a business in Downtown Long Beach, you can\u2019t afford to ignore this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dans <strong>2024<\/strong>, commercial burglaries citywide jumped by <strong>55.6%. <\/strong>But in the South Division, which includes Downtown, the increase is <strong>74.5%<\/strong>. Rising from <strong>141 <\/strong>cases in <strong>2023 <\/strong>\u00e0 <strong>246 <\/strong>dans <strong>2024<\/strong>. That\u2019s not just a spike. That\u2019s a trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it doesn\u2019t stop there, robberies across the city increased <strong>18.5%<\/strong>, breaking past <strong>1,100 cases<\/strong> for the first time since <strong>2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does this mean for you? More risk, disruption, and reason to rethink your security strategy now, not later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-crime-statistics-for-long-beach-2023-vs-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crime statistics for Long Beach 2023 vs 2024:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When analyzing safety in <strong>Long Beach<\/strong>, the data tells a story of contradictions: <strong>improvement in some areas, rising concerns in others<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>En 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/clrc.ca.gov\/CRPC\/Pub\/Memos\/CRPC25-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Long Beach&#8217;s<\/a> crime statistics show:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Yellow evidence marker number one placed next to a bullet casing on asphalt at a crime scene in Long Beach.\" class=\"wp-image-75950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yellow-evidence-marker-number-one-placed-next-to-a-bullet-casing-on-asphalt-at-a-crime-scene-in-Long-Beach.webp 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-homicide-stats-long-beach-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Homicide stats, Long Beach 2024:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2023<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2024<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Change \/ Note<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Homicides<\/strong><\/td><td>26<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>Highest since 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; East Division Homicides<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>Major spike<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; North Division Homicides<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>Doubled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gunfire Reports (Jan\u2013Apr)<\/strong><\/td><td>105<\/td><td>114<\/td><td>\u2191 8.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Murders (Jan\u2013Apr)<\/strong><\/td><td>6<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>Almost doubled<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dans <strong>2023<\/strong>, there were 26 homicides in Long Beach. In 2024, there were 38. That\u2019s not a small jump,it\u2019s the highest in three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graph-showing-criminal-homicides-trend-in-Long-Beach-from-1985-to-2025-highlighting-crime-rate-changes-1024x626.webp\" alt=\"Graph showing criminal homicides trend in Long Beach from 1985 to 2025, highlighting crime rate changes.\" class=\"wp-image-75951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graph-showing-criminal-homicides-trend-in-Long-Beach-from-1985-to-2025-highlighting-crime-rate-changes-1024x626.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graph-showing-criminal-homicides-trend-in-Long-Beach-from-1985-to-2025-highlighting-crime-rate-changes-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graph-showing-criminal-homicides-trend-in-Long-Beach-from-1985-to-2025-highlighting-crime-rate-changes-768x470.webp 768w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graph-showing-criminal-homicides-trend-in-Long-Beach-from-1985-to-2025-highlighting-crime-rate-changes-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graph-showing-criminal-homicides-trend-in-Long-Beach-from-1985-to-2025-highlighting-crime-rate-changes-600x367.webp 600w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Graph-showing-criminal-homicides-trend-in-Long-Beach-from-1985-to-2025-highlighting-crime-rate-changes.webp 1136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image fournie par <a href=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/news\/crime\/long-beach-crime-stats-homicides-increased-robberies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">lbpost<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the East Division, the number of murders didn\u2019t just rise. It exploded from <strong>2 to 11<\/strong>. In the North, they doubled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gunfire reports from January to April ticked up too: <strong>105 to 114<\/strong>. Not massive, but steady. What\u2019s not steady? Murders in that same stretch nearly doubled, from <strong>6 to 11<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A city under pressure. A trend that\u2019s hard to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Valeur<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Overall Violent Crime Change<\/strong><\/td><td>-0.24%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aggravated Assaults<\/strong><\/td><td>-244<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aggravated Assault Percent Change<\/strong><\/td><td>-10.53%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>But the good news is that half way through 2025 and the city\u2019s overall violent crime rate has slightly decreased by 0.24%, suggesting a degree of control or stability.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>aggravated assaults fell significantly by 10.53%<\/strong>, indicating progress in addressing specific forms of interpersonal violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious how Long Beach\u2019s crime rates compare to other major U.S. cities? Check out our in-depth guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/fr-ca\/blog\/most-dangerous-cities-in-the-us\/\">most dangerous cities<\/a> pour voir o\u00f9 en est la situation aujourd'hui.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let&#8217;s find out the hotspots in and around Long Beach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-long-beach-crime-map\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Beach crime map:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Crime-heatmap-of-Long-Beach-showing-varying-crime-intensity-across-neighborhoods-in-2025.webp\" alt=\"Crime heatmap of Long Beach showing varying crime intensity across neighborhoods in 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-75953\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Crime-heatmap-of-Long-Beach-showing-varying-crime-intensity-across-neighborhoods-in-2025.webp 564w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Crime-heatmap-of-Long-Beach-showing-varying-crime-intensity-across-neighborhoods-in-2025-300x262.webp 300w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Crime-heatmap-of-Long-Beach-showing-varying-crime-intensity-across-neighborhoods-in-2025-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image fournie par <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborhoodscout.com\/ca\/long-beach\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">neightborhoodscout<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lighter shades mark relative safety zones where locals and tourists can move more confidently. The darker regions highlight neighborhoods with a higher frequency of reported incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notably, the northern and southern edges of Long Beach reflect increased vulnerability. These are the pockets where crime tends to concentrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, the eastern and western corridors present a different narrative. Better-lit streets, more stable foot traffic, and stronger security presence make these areas more inviting for day-to-day life and exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety isn\u2019t just a location, it\u2019s a pattern. And patterns, once understood, can be navigated wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-top-5-safest-neighborhoods-in-long-beach-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Long Beach (2025):<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Long Beach waterfront homes with mountains in the background, depicting the city's residential area.\" class=\"wp-image-75954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Beach-waterfront-homes-with-mountains-in-the-background-depicting-the-citys-residential-area.webp 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Plaza<\/strong>: Located in East Long Beach, The Plaza boasts a low crime rate, with a projected cost of crime at approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/crimegrade.org\/safest-places-in-the-plaza-long-beach-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$380 per resident in 2025<\/a>. This figure is significantly lower than the city and national averages, indicating a relatively safe environment for residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/neighborhood-search\/long-beach-ca\/safest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>University Park Estates<\/strong><\/a>: Adjacent to California State University, Long Beach, this neighborhood is known for its quiet streets and community-oriented atmosphere.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lakewood Village<\/strong>: Offering a mix of architectural styles and highly rated schools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extraspace.com\/blog\/city-guides\/best-neighborhoods-in-long-beach-for-singles-young-professionals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lakewood Village<\/a> is recognized for its safety and family-friendly environment. The neighborhood&#8217;s design and community engagement contribute to its low crime rates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Los Altos<\/strong>: In East Long Beach, Los Altos is safer than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extraspace.com\/blog\/city-guides\/safe-affordable-neighborhoods-in-long-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">67% of Long Beach <\/a>neighborhoods. Its residential character and active community participation play roles in maintaining its safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Belmont Shore<\/strong>: This coastal neighborhood combines beachside living with safety, making it a desirable location for residents seeking both leisure and security. Its active neighborhood associations contribute to its well-maintained and safe environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-long-beach-safe-for-tourists\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Long Beach safe for tourists?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"People enjoying the beach in Long Beach, representing community and outdoor safety in 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-75956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/People-enjoying-the-beach-in-Long-Beach-representing-community-and-outdoor-safety-in-2025.webp 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the locals, and you\u2019ll hear mixed answers. Some say the city has changed\u2014more homelessness, more caution, less of that laid-back ease it once had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Aurora-Maine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Others push back<\/a>:<br>&#8220;I\u2019ve lived here for years. I walk every night. Just stay aware, stay smart, and you\u2019ll be fine.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Theresa-Terry-Boretzky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Theresa Boretzky<\/a> remembers the friendly, beach-town vibe that stuck with her long after moving away. She misses it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, Long Beach isn\u2019t perfect. Downtown, in particular, can feel less safe to some. Certain areas need more attention. But then there are voices like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Mike-E-King-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mike King<\/a>\u2019s:<br>&#8220;People here are very friendly. They always try to help.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Long Beach isn\u2019t just one place\u2014it\u2019s a patchwork of neighborhoods. And like any big city, safety depends on where you are, when you&#8217;re there, and how aware you stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-long-beach-safe-for-residents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Long Beach safe for residents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ask <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Colleen-Courtis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Colleen Courtis<\/em><\/a><em>, who spent <\/em><strong><em>35 years there<\/em><\/strong><em>, raising a family, building a business, and watching the city grow. \u201cI love Long Beach so much,\u201d she says, remembering when downtown was rough in the 60s, but also how it bloomed into \u201ca thriving, redeveloped, beautiful, coastal destination.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Then there\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Teresa-Weber-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong><em>Teresa Weber<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>, born and raised in Long Beach, still living there. \u201cNow I\u2019m growing old here,\u201d she says. She talks about the <\/em><strong><em>parks, the dog runs, the marinas, the aquarium, the schools<\/em><\/strong><em>, and the strong <\/em><strong><em>sense of community<\/em><\/strong><em> that\u2019s coming back.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/profile\/Steve-Gifford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong><em>Steve Gifford<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> remembers his beachside apartment\u2014spacious, sunlit, and affordable (at least back then). He says his money went farther in Long Beach than in L.A., and he still misses the <\/em><strong><em>food, the space, the vibe<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>They all say different things. But whether you&#8217;re a kid in a summer program, a student at CSULB, or a retiree riding your bike by the marina, <\/em><strong><em>it\u2019s a place that gives back<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-long-beach-a-safe-bet-for-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Long Beach a safe bet for business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/b2b\/consumer-goods-retail\/story\/2025-02-18\/long-beach-small-businesses-big-dreams#:~:text=Known%20for%20its%20diverse%20culture,committed%20to%20empowering%20small%20businesses.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Mayor Rex Richardson<\/strong><\/a> says Long Beach is more than safe\u2014just ask locals like Johnny Chhom, who turned his kitchen dream into a juice shop with help from the <a href=\"https:\/\/longbeach.gov\/economicdevelopment\/small-business-grants\/level-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Level Up Long Beach<\/strong><\/a> program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city\u2019s backing small businesses with <strong>millions in loans and grants<\/strong>, but it\u2019s also backing their <strong>safety<\/strong>. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/forwardplatform.com\/city-of-long-beach-visual-improvement-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Visual Improvement Program (VIP)<\/strong><\/a>, Long Beach offers up to <strong>$1,500 to small businesses hit by crime or vandalism<\/strong>, not just to repair, but to rebound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security isn\u2019t just a reaction here, the city works with <strong>Business Improvement Districts<\/strong>, installs <strong>strategic surveillance<\/strong>, and partners with the <strong>Long Beach Police Department\u2019s Commercial Corridor Teams<\/strong> to keep small businesses protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And with major events like the <strong>Grand Prix, Long Beach Pride, and the upcoming 2028 Olympics<\/strong>, safety coordination has become part of citywide planning <strong>from traffic control to crowd security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-stay-safer-in-long-beach-in-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to stay safer in Long Beach in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cities like Los Angeles, Oakland, and Phoenix also faced similar commercial theft surges, forcing businesses to rethink how they protect their assets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many have turned to <a href=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/fr-ca\/\"><strong>live Video Monitoring<\/strong><\/a> as a more innovative, scalable alternative to costly on-site guards because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI-1024x361.webp\" alt=\"Security survey stats showing decision-makers' views on AI.\" class=\"wp-image-75961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI-1024x361.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI-300x106.webp 300w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI-768x271.webp 768w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI-1536x542.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI-18x6.webp 18w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI-600x212.webp 600w, https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Security-survey-stats-showing-decision-makers-views-on-AI.webp 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By learning from cities like San Francisco and Houston, where businesses proactively adapt to crime trends, you can stay one step ahead, <strong>saving time, reducing loss, and maintaining operational peace of mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start by evaluating your risk zones.<\/strong> Are you covered during off-hours? Do you have real-time visibility across <a href=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/fr-ca\/lieux-desservis\/\">locations<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foire aux questions :<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-long-beach-a-safe-area\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Long Beach a safe area?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long Beach has higher crime rates than the national average, with violent crimes <strong>48% <\/strong>above average and property crimes <strong>33% <\/strong>higher. Motor vehicle theft is a notable issue, with a 1 in 118 chance per resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-it-safe-to-walk-in-long-beach-at-night\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is it safe to walk in Long Beach at night?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some areas are well-trafficked and safer at night, but caution is advised, especially near low-lit restrooms and regions on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-long-beach-ca-safe-for-families\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Long Beach, CA, safe for families?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Long Beach has family-friendly neighborhoods, but overall safety varies. Some areas have higher crime rates, so research and local insight are key when choosing where to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion :<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When property crimes rise and violent incidents surge, a fast, informed response isn\u2019t optional, it&#8217;s a business and community imperative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dans <strong>2024<\/strong>, Long Beach faced a turning point: <strong>homicides jumped 46%<\/strong>, et <strong>commercial burglaries rose 55.6% citywide<\/strong>, with the South Division alone seeing a staggering <strong>74.5% <\/strong>spike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But instead of standing still, in <strong>2025<\/strong>, <strong>use these stats as a signal to audit<\/strong> your local security footprint. What would happen if you faced the same spike tomorrow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/fr-ca\/contact\/\">Contactez-nous<\/a> d\u00e8s aujourd\u2019hui pour obtenir une solution de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 sur mesure pour votre entreprise.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, Long Beach is generally safe\u2014but safety can vary by neighborhood and time of day. Walk through Belmont Shore, and you&#8217;ll see clean streets, friendly faces, beach bikes, and brunch spots. You\u2019ll think, Yes, this is safe. But walk alone at night in certain parts of Downtown, and you might clutch your bag a little [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":75945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[564,563],"class_list":["post-75941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trends-and-innovation","tag-crime-rates-long-beach","tag-long-beach-safety-2025"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Is Long Beach safe in 2025? Crime rates and safety statistics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is Long Beach safe in 2025? 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