Crime Rate in Alhambra, CA

Alhambra Crime Rate at a Glance

Source figures come from the FBI Uniform Crime Reports for 2024, released in September 2025.

What Kind of Crime Actually Happens

Property crime dominates the police blotter. The most common reports include:

• Vehicle break-ins, especially where items are visible on seats
• Catalytic converter theft from parked cars
• Package theft from porches and apartment lobbies
• Bicycle theft
• Shoplifting from retail centers along Main Street and Valley Boulevard
• Residential burglary, usually through unsecured windows or side doors

Violent crime is rarer and often involves people who know each other. Random street violence is uncommon in residential areas.

Safest Neighborhoods in Alhambra

Safety varies street by street. Neighborhood-level analysis of Alhambra’s 26 recognized neighborhoods shows that about 85 percent grade A or B. No neighborhood grades D or F.

Areas closest to commercial corridors and freeway on-ramps report more property crime. That pattern holds in almost every city and reflects traffic volume more than resident behavior.

How Alhambra Compares to Nearby Cities

Alhambra sits in the middle of the San Gabriel Valley pack. Violent crime is lower than in central Los Angeles and lower than in most cities of similar size. Property crime is comparable to Monterey Park, San Gabriel, and Rosemead, all of which face the same pattern of vehicle and package theft along busy commercial streets.

South Pasadena and San Marino report lower property crime, but both have far higher housing costs and much lower density.

Practical Safety Steps for Residents

Most crime in Alhambra is preventable with basic habits.

• Never leave bags, laptops, or charging cables visible in a parked car
• Park in a garage or a lit driveway when possible
• Install a catalytic converter shield if you drive a hybrid or a truck
• Use a package locker, a smart lock box, or delivery to your workplace
• Add a doorbell camera and motion lights at side entrances
• Lock windows on the ground floor, including bathroom windows
• Join or start a Neighborhood Watch group through the Alhambra Police Department
• Register bicycles and record serial numbers

The Alhambra Police Department publishes crime maps and community alerts on its website. Signing up for those alerts takes a few minutes and gives you street-level context.

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