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Hawthorne, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 5.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Hawthorne, 31% higher than the rate across California (4.3). Median household income is $75,848 and the median home value is $863,400. Population: about 85,191 (Census, 2020-2024).
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 Hawthorne?
Hawthorne's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 5.7 per 1,000 residents, based on 470 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 31% higher than the California rate (4.3), and 74% higher than the national rate (3.3). 10 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,550 (18.8 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.3 per 1,000, about 2.7 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 26% between 2022 and 2025 (637 to 470).
| Offense (2025) | Hawthorne count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 470 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 10 | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 30 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 154 | 1.9 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 276 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,550 | 18.8 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 160 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 954 | 11.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 436 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Hawthorne changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 637 | 1,775 | 6 |
| 2023 | 550 | 1,932 | 7 |
| 2024 | 610 | 2,043 | 8 |
| 2025 | 470 | 1,550 | 10 |
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 Hawthorne Police Department's own reports.
How does Hawthorne compare with California?
Hawthorne's median household earns $75,848 a year, 23% lower than the state figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $863,400, and half of renters pay more than $1,782 a month. About 85,191 people live on 6 square miles of land, roughly 13,996 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hawthorne | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,191 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $75,848 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $863,400 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,782 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 27.2% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Hawthorne?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated 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 Hawthorne?
No highway work zones were listed in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
Inside the city limits there are 20 public schools (2024-25) and 4 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Dockweiler State Beach, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles State Historic Park, Rio de Los Angeles State Park and Santa Monica State Beach and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hawthorne
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Hawthorne city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
17 liquor stores are on the map inside the Hawthorne city limits: Bluebird Liquor (Hawthorne), Bmw Liquor (Lennox), Franks Liquor (Hawthorne), G & G Liquor (Hawthorne), Jack's Liquor (Inglewood), Koffs Liquor (Hawthorne), Plaza Liquor (Hawthorne), Pound Penny Liquor (Hawthorne) and 9 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
In 2025, Hawthorne had 5.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (470 reported), 31% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 18.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hawthorne?
$75,848 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Hawthorne?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $863,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Hawthorne?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Gardena, CA (3 mi) · Inglewood, CA (3 mi) · Redondo Beach, CA (5 mi) · Torrance, CA (6 mi) · Florence-Graham, CA (7 mi) · Compton, CA (7 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 Hawthorne 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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