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Carson, California: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Carson was 4.4 per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the statewide rate (4.3). The median household income is $108,703 and the median home value is $704,400. About 92,871 people live in Carson.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Carson?
Carson's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, based on 394 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at close to the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 2 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,301 (25.5 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 6.8 per 1,000, about 3.4 times the national rate. Compared with 2022, when 436 were reported, the count is down 10%.
| Offense (2025) | Carson count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 394 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 12 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 148 | 1.6 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 232 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,301 | 25.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 311 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,378 | 15.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 612 | 6.8 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Carson changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 436 | 2,525 | 7 |
| 2023 | 401 | 2,493 | 5 |
| 2024 | 377 | 2,631 | 9 |
| 2025 | 394 | 2,301 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Carson Police Department's own reports.
How does Carson compare with California?
Carson's median household earns $108,703 a year, close to the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $704,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,956 a month. About 92,871 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 4,958 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Carson | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,871 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $108,703 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $704,400 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,956 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 74.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.7 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Carson?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Carson?
No highway work zones were listed in Carson city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Carson?
Inside the city limits there are 24 public schools (2024-25) and 2 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 7 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Dockweiler State Beach, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles State Historic Park and Pío Pico State Historic Park and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Carson
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Carson city limits.
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map inside the Carson city limits: Anchors Liquor (Carson), Beverage House Liquor #30 (Carson), Cali Liquor (Carson), Carson Liquor & Market (Carson), Dales Liquor (Carson), Del Liquor (Carson), Dna Liquor (Carson), La Liquor (Carson) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Carson city limits: Planned Parenthood (Carson).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Carson?
In 2025, Carson had 4.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (394 reported), close to the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 25.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Carson?
$108,703 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Carson?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $704,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Carson?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Compton, CA (4 mi) · Gardena, CA (5 mi) · Torrance, CA (6 mi) · Long Beach, CA (6 mi) · Paramount, CA (6 mi) · Lynwood, CA (6 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Los Angeles County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Carson city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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