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Crime rate in Torrance, California (CA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Torrance, CA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Torrance, CA

The 2020 crime rate in Torrance, CA is 171 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.5 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 69.2% U.S. cities. The 2020 Torrance crime rate rose by 10% compared to 2019. The number of homicides stood at 3. In the last 5 years Torrance has seen rise of violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Torrance, CA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Torrance:

171.3
Redondo Beach:

180.8
Lomita:

203.4
Lawndale:

215.1
Hermosa Beach:

199.2
Rolling Hills Estates:

118.0
Gardena:

270.8
Palos Verdes Estates:

39.5
Carson:

247.0
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Torrance by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
2
(1.4)
2
(1.4)
1
(0.7)
4
(2.8)
2
(1.4)
4
(2.7)
1
(0.7)
2
(1.4)
2
(1.3)
1
(0.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(1.4)
3
(2.1)
3
(2.1)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
21
(14.7)
21
(14.8)
25
(17.7)
19
(13.1)
17
(11.6)
17
(11.5)
16
(10.8)
18
(12.2)
34
(22.8)
28
(18.8)
36
(24.4)
35
(23.8)
26
(17.9)
44
(30.7)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
213
(149.0)
175
(123.4)
139
(98.5)
152
(104.5)
91
(61.8)
92
(62.2)
76
(51.5)
73
(49.3)
85
(57.0)
119
(79.8)
116
(78.7)
107
(72.8)
114
(78.5)
105
(73.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
107
(74.8)
108
(76.2)
94
(66.6)
115
(79.1)
75
(51.0)
77
(52.1)
94
(63.7)
62
(41.9)
93
(62.3)
110
(73.8)
115
(78.0)
123
(83.7)
137
(94.4)
122
(85.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
476
(332.9)
509
(358.9)
442
(313.2)
516
(354.8)
509
(345.9)
529
(357.8)
591
(400.6)
582
(393.3)
540
(361.8)
458
(307.2)
557
(377.7)
468
(318.4)
399
(274.8)
378
(263.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2,250
(1,574)
2,109
(1,487)
2,034
(1,441)
2,008
(1,381)
1,957
(1,330)
1,823
(1,233)
1,833
(1,242)
1,784
(1,206)
2,024
(1,356)
2,326
(1,560)
2,213
(1,501)
1,951
(1,327)
2,161
(1,488)
2,060
(1,436)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
461
(322.4)
453
(319.4)
398
(282.1)
335
(230.3)
301
(204.6)
338
(228.6)
362
(245.4)
257
(173.7)
317
(212.4)
437
(293.1)
436
(295.6)
283
(192.6)
293
(201.8)
497
(346.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
16
(11.2)
19
(13.4)
11
(7.8)
21
(14.4)
11
(7.5)
5
(3.4)
6
(4.1)
4
(2.7)
4
(2.7)
5
(3.4)
12
(8.1)
9
(6.1)
12
(8.3)
6
(4.2)
City-Data.com crime index186.3177.1160.6161.6134.5136.3135.6125.3147.0162.4168.8151.1155.8171.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

- means the value is smaller than the state average.
- means the value is about the same as the state average.
- means the value is bigger than the state average.



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 116 registered sex offenders living in Torrance, California as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Torrance is 1,269 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


When are crimes committed in Torrance, CA?

Violent crime rate in 2020
Torrance:

114.0
U.S. Average:

228.3

Violent crime rate in 2019
Torrance:

108.5
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2018
Torrance:

104.8
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Torrance:

102.7
U.S. Average:

226.3

Violent crime rate in 2016
Torrance:

96.9
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Torrance:

85.1
U.S. Average:

219.4

Violent crime rate in 2014
Torrance:

60.5
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Torrance:

69.8
U.S. Average:

214.3

Violent crime rate in 2012
Torrance:

74.1
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Torrance:

70.7
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Torrance:

110.4
U.S. Average:

195.6

Violent crime rate in 2009
Torrance:

101.7
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Torrance:

117.4
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Torrance:

129.4
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Torrance:

130.5
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Torrance:

108.8
U.S. Average:

227.1

Violent crime rate in 2004
Torrance:

92.9
U.S. Average:

223.6

Violent crime rate in 2003
Torrance:

137.3
U.S. Average:

230.3

Property crime rate in 2020
Torrance:

176.5
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Torrance:

159.7
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Torrance:

158.9
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Torrance:

194.9
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Torrance:

183.4
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Torrance:

172.0
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Torrance:

165.0
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Torrance:

179.0
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Torrance:

167.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Torrance:

166.4
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Torrance:

174.5
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Torrance:

177.0
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Torrance:

194.1
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Torrance:

193.6
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Torrance:

215.2
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Torrance:

197.3
U.S. Average:

322.3

Property crime rate in 2004
Torrance:

218.3
U.S. Average:

327.4

Property crime rate in 2003
Torrance:

259.8
U.S. Average:

334.1
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 345 (208 officers - 196 male; 12 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
California average:

2.30

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 298 (194 officers - 182 male; 12 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.35
California average:

2.02

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 311 (206 officers - 193 male; 13 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
California average:

2.01

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 316 (212 officers - 198 male; 14 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
California average:

2.01

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 329 (213 officers - 201 male; 12 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
California average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 309 (208 officers - 194 male; 14 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
California average:

2.32

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 314 (212 officers - 198 male; 14 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
California average:

1.98

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 330 (210 officers - 194 male; 16 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
California average:

2.00

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 352 (222 officers - 206 male; 16 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
California average:

2.34

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 308 (208 officers - 192 male; 16 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.41
California average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 336 (215 officers - 199 male; 16 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
California average:

2.09

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 335 (217 officers - 201 male; 16 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
California average:

2.46

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 331 (226 officers - 211 male; 15 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
California average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 318 (230 officers - 216 male; 14 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
California average:

2.56

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 324 (234 officers - 220 male; 14 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.64
California average:

2.48

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 336 (240 officers - 227 male; 13 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
California average:

2.38

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 318 (230 officers - 219 male; 11 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
California average:

2.34

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 315 (229 officers - 219 male; 10 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
California average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 335 (237 officers - 229 male; 8 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.66
California average:

2.42

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Torrance, CA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 90503, 90505.