Costa Mesa, CA Crime Reports & Statistics
Neighborhood Crime Statistics For Costa Mesa, California
Population: 110,150 in 2009
The Costa Mesa, CA crime report and city information below can give residents and potential residents incite on their local area and surroundings. This information that was collected and published on this site is from the participation of over 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. These statistics are collected and published by the FBI on an annual basis for special studies and reports, on the cities in the United States. *
Costa Mesa, CA Crime Categories
Costa Mesa, CA Law Enforcement Statistics
Law Enforcement officers are individuals who ordinarily carry a firearm and a badge, have full arrest powers, and are paid from governmental funds set aside specifically for sworn law enforcement representatives. (UCR Definition)
Law Enforcement -
Costa Mesa, CAYear 2009 | Total Employees 234 | Officers 160 | Civilians 74 |
Year 2008 | Total Employees 238 | Officers 162 | Civilians 76 |
Year 2007 | Total Employees 249 | Officers 163 | Civilians 86 |
Year 2006 | Total Employees 224 | Officers 151 | Civilians 73 |
Costa Mesa, CA Violent Crime Statistics
In 2009, Costa Mesa, California law enforcement had 304 violent crimes reported. With a population of 110,150 in 2009, there were 27.6 occurrences of violent crimes per 10k persons in Costa Mesa, California. The total known offenses in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 306, 258 and 350, respectively .
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: forcible rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault, and robbery. Violent crimes involve force or threat of force. (UCR Definition)
Violent Crimes -
Costa Mesa, CAYear 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 304 | Occurrences (per 10k) 27.6 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 350 | Occurrences (per 10k) 32.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 258 | Occurrences (per 10k) 23.5 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 306 | Occurrences (per 10k) 27.6 |
Costa Mesa, CA Forceable Rape Crime Statistics
In 2009, Costa Mesa, California had 2.5 occurrences of forcible rape per 10k persons in a population of 110,150 in 2009. The total known offenses of forcible rape in Costa Mesa in 2009 was 27. There were 30 known offenses in 2006, 39 in 2007, and 39 in 2008.
Forcible rape is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Rapes by force and attempts or assaults to rape regardless of the age of the victim are included. Statutory offenses (no force used--victim under age of consent) are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Forcible Rape -
Costa Mesa, CAYear 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 27 | Occurrences (per 10k) 2.5 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 39 | Occurrences (per 10k) 3.6 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 39 | Occurrences (per 10k) 3.6 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 30 | Occurrences (per 10k) 2.7 |
Costa Mesa, CA Murder Statistics
Costa Mesa, California had 1 murders in 2009. With a total population of 110150 in 2009, there were 0.1 occurrences of murder per 10k persons in Costa Mesa, California. The murder rates in Costa Mesa, California in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 6, 0 and 1, respectively.
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.5 |
Costa Mesa, CA Aggravated Assault Statistics
The total known offenses of aggravated assault in Costa Mesa, California in 2009 was 162. Costa Mesa had 14.7 occurrences of aggravated assault per 10k persons in a population of 110,150 in 2009. In Costa Mesa there were 147 offenses in 2006, 142 in 2007, and 190 in 2008.
Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. The Program further specifies that this type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by other means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempted aggravated assault that involves the display of--or threat to use--a gun, knife, or other weapon is included in this crime category because serious personal injury would likely result if the assault were completed. When aggravated assault and larceny-theft occur together, the offense falls under the category of robbery. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 162 | Occurrences (per 10k) 14.7 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 190 | Occurrences (per 10k) 17.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 142 | Occurrences (per 10k) 12.9 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 147 | Occurrences (per 10k) 13.3 |
Costa Mesa, CA Robbery Statistics
In 2009, Costa Mesa, California had 114 occurrences of robberies reported to the police. With 110,150 in 2009 people living in Costa Mesa, in 2009 there were 10.3 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on statistics from the FBI, there were 123 robberies in 2006, 77 in 2007 and 120 in 2008.
Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 114 | Occurrences (per 10k) 10.3 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 120 | Occurrences (per 10k) 11.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 77 | Occurrences (per 10k) 7.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 123 | Occurrences (per 10k) 11.1 |
Costa Mesa, CA Property Crime Statistics
A property crime includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 2009, Costa Mesa, California had 3321 property crimes. The population in 2009 for Costa Mesa was 110,150 in 2009; the number of violent crimes per 10k persons was 301.5. Looking back at the previous three years in Costa Mesa, California, you will see that there were 3380 property crimes in 2006, 3336 in 2007 and 3367 in 2008.
A property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The property crime category includes arson because the offense involves the destruction of property; however, arson victims may be subjected to force. Because of limited participation and varying collection procedures by local agencies, only limited data are available for arson. Arson statistics are included in trend, clearance, and arrest tables throughout Crime in the United States, but they are not included in any estimated volume data. The arson section in this report provides more information on that offense. (UCR Definition)
Property Crime -
Costa Mesa, CAYear 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 3,321 | Occurrences (per 10k) 301.5 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 3,367 | Occurrences (per 10k) 309.2 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 3,336 | Occurrences (per 10k) 303.7 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 3,380 | Occurrences (per 10k) 305.0 |
Costa Mesa, CA Burglary Statistics
The total known offenses of burglary in Costa Mesa, California in 2009 was 516. Burglary is part of the violent crimes category. Based on the known offenses and its population of 110,150 in 2009 in 2009, Costa Mesa, California had 46.8 occurrences of burglary per 10k persons. In Costa Mesa there were 524 burglary offenses in 2006, 509 in 2007, and 516 in 2008.
Burglary is defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as a burglary. Burglary in the UCR program is categorized into three sub classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used, and attempted forcible entry. (UCR Definition)
Did you know that a burglary occurs in the United States every 15 seconds? In 2008, there were 2.4 billion burglaries in just the U.S.A! Property loss due to burglary totaled $4.3 billion in 2008, with an average loss of $1,991 per occurrence. You may qualify for a FREE home security system; simply fill out the form on the top of this page to get a free, no-obligation quote and protect yourself from being part of these statistics.
Burglary -
Costa Mesa, CAYear 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 516 | Occurrences (per 10k) 46.8 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 516 | Occurrences (per 10k) 47.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 509 | Occurrences (per 10k) 46.3 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 524 | Occurrences (per 10k) 47.3 |
Costa Mesa, CA Larceny Statistics
Costa Mesa, California had 2557 offenses of larceny-theft reported to the police in 2009. With 110,150 in 2009 people living in Costa Mesa that year, there were 232.1 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on the statistics from the FBI, there were 2449 larceny-thefts in 2006, 2426 in 2007 and 2547 in 2008.
Larceny-theft (except motor vehicle theft) is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article which is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 2,557 | Occurrences (per 10k) 232.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 2,547 | Occurrences (per 10k) 233.9 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 2,426 | Occurrences (per 10k) 220.9 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 2,449 | Occurrences (per 10k) 221.0 |
Costa Mesa, CA Motor Vehicle Crime Statistics
In 2009, Costa Mesa, California law enforcement had 248 motor vehicle thefts reported. With a population of 110,150 in 2009 in Costa Mesa, there were 22.5 occurrences of motor vehicle theft per 10k persons. The total known offenses by law enforcement of this kind in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 407, 401 and 304, respectively.
Motor vehicle theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. The offense includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. The taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by persons having lawful access is excluded from this definition. (UCR Definition)
Motor Vehicle Crime -
Costa Mesa, CAYear 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 248 | Occurrences (per 10k) 22.5 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 304 | Occurrences (per 10k) 27.9 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 401 | Occurrences (per 10k) 36.5 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 407 | Occurrences (per 10k) 36.7 |
Costa Mesa, CA Arson Statistics
The total known offenses of arson in Costa Mesa in 2009 was 14. Costa Mesa, California had 1.3 occurrences of arson per 10k persons in a population of 110,150 in 2009. In Costa Mesa, California, the known offenses of arson were 11 in 2006, 9 in 2007, and 12 in 2008.
Arson is any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 110,150 | Occurrences 14 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.3 |
Year 2008 | Population 108,898 | Occurrences 12 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 109,835 | Occurrences 9 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.8 |
Year 2006 | Population 110,819 | Occurrences 11 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.0 |
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