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Garden Grove, California: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Garden Grove had 2.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 44% lower than the California rate (4.3). Its median household earns $92,174 and the median home value is $814,100. About 170,964 people live in Garden Grove.
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 Garden Grove?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Garden Grove at 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (417 in all). It stands at 44% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 1 murder. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,845 (10.7 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 513% between 2021 and 2025 (68 to 417).
| Offense (2025) | Garden Grove count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 417 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 26 | 0.15 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 122 | 0.71 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 268 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,845 | 10.7 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 386 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,121 | 6.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 338 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Garden Grove changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68 | 156 | 3 |
| 2022 | 537 | 3,721 | 3 |
| 2023 | 429 | 3,395 | 3 |
| 2024 | 488 | 3,095 | 1 |
| 2025 | 417 | 1,845 | 1 |
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 Garden Grove Police Department's own reports.
How does Garden Grove compare with California?
Households in Garden Grove have a median income of $92,174 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $814,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,012 a month. About 170,964 people live on 18 square miles of land, roughly 9,523 per square mile. The city lies in Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Garden Grove | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 170,964 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $92,174 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $814,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,012 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.1% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Garden Grove?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (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 Garden Grove?
No highway work zones were listed in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove?
Inside the city limits there are 52 public schools (2024-25) and 12 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 7 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Chino Hills State Park, Corona del Mar State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park and Huntington State Beach and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Garden Grove
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Garden Grove city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Aeon Tac LLC (Garden Grove), Riflenetics (Garden Grove) and Whitten Sales (Garden Grove).
Liquor stores
30 liquor stores are on the map inside the Garden Grove city limits: ABC 13 Liquor Mart INC (Garden Grove), Alpine Liquor (Garden Grove), Chappy Liquor (Garden Grove), Crazy Liquor (Garden Grove), Crown Empire Liquor (Garden Grove), D & B Food & Liquor (Garden Grove), Dmdm Market INC (Garden Grove), Garden Grove Wine & Spirits #2 (Garden Grove) and 22 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Garden Grove city limits on the map.
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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 Garden Grove?
In 2025, Garden Grove had 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (417 reported), 44% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 10.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Garden Grove?
$92,174 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Garden Grove?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $814,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Garden Grove?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Westminster, CA (3 mi) · Fountain Valley, CA (5 mi) · Santa Ana, CA (5 mi) · Orange, CA (6 mi) · Buena Park, CA (6 mi) · Huntington Beach, CA (6 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Orange 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 Garden Grove 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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