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Compton, California: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Compton was 12.5 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.9 times the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $78,465 and the median home value is $580,200. About 92,698 people live in Compton.
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 Compton?
Compton's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,122 offenses reported to the FBI. That is about 2.9 times the California rate (4.3), and about 3.8 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 18 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,253 (25.0 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 9.3 per 1,000, about 4.7 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 7% between 2022 and 2025 (1,045 to 1,122).
| Offense (2025) | Compton count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,122 | 12.5 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 18 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 41 | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 284 | 3.2 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 779 | 8.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,253 | 25.0 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 225 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,187 | 13.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 841 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Compton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,045 | 2,449 | 19 |
| 2023 | 1,077 | 3,108 | 21 |
| 2024 | 1,139 | 2,817 | 18 |
| 2025 | 1,122 | 2,253 | 18 |
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 Compton Police Department's own reports.
How does Compton compare with California?
Compton's median household earns $78,465 a year, 21% lower than the state figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $580,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,664 a month. About 92,698 people live on 10 square miles of land, roughly 9,245 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Compton | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,698 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,465 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $580,200 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,664 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Compton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are 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 Compton?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Compton city limits on October 11, 2026. 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 Compton?
Inside the city limits there are 37 public schools (2024-25) and 4 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 Compton
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Compton city limits.
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map inside the Compton city limits: Bunnys Mini Market (Compton), Cheap Liquor (Compton), Compton Market (2 in Compton), Dna Liquor (Compton), Dnd Liquor Market INC (Compton), Dnd Mart (Compton), El Mexicano Market (Compton), Lucky 7 Liquor (Compton) and 7 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Compton city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
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 Compton?
In 2025, Compton had 12.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,122 reported), about 2.9 times the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 25.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Compton?
$78,465 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Compton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $580,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Compton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lynwood, CA (3 mi) · Paramount, CA (4 mi) · Carson, CA (4 mi) · South Gate, CA (4 mi) · Gardena, CA (5 mi) · Florence-Graham, CA (5 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 Compton 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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