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Lynwood, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Lynwood, 72% higher than the rate across California (4.3). Median household income is $74,844 and the median home value is $597,600. Population: about 64,578 (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 Lynwood?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Lynwood at 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (467 in all). That is 72% higher than the California rate (4.3), and about 2.3 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 4 murders. Property crime came to 1,412 offenses (22.5 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Car thefts stand out: 9.3 per 1,000, about 4.7 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 9% between 2022 and 2025 (514 to 467).
| Offense (2025) | Lynwood count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 467 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 21 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 144 | 2.3 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 298 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,412 | 22.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 155 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 670 | 10.7 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 587 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Lynwood changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 514 | 1,615 | 8 |
| 2023 | 473 | 1,760 | 2 |
| 2024 | 565 | 1,992 | 5 |
| 2025 | 467 | 1,412 | 4 |
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 Lynwood Police Department's own reports.
How does Lynwood compare with California?
Lynwood's median household earns $74,844 a year, 24% lower than the state figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $597,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,652 a month. About 64,578 people live on 5 square miles of land, roughly 13,340 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lynwood | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,578 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,844 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $597,600 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,652 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Lynwood?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “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 Lynwood?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 0 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are 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 Lynwood
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Lynwood city limits.
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the Lynwood city limits: 7-10 Liquor Market #2 (Lynwood), 7-10 Liquor Market INC. (Lynwood), Ace Liquor (Lynwood), Amigo Liquor (Lynwood), Atlantic Liquor (Lynwood), B & C Liquor & Deli (Lynwood), Cork N Bottle Liquor LLC (Lynwood), Eddies Liquor Jr Market 2 (Lynwood) and 7 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
In 2025, Lynwood had 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (467 reported), 72% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 22.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lynwood?
$74,844 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Lynwood?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $597,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Lynwood?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “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
South Gate, CA (1 mi) · Compton, CA (3 mi) · Paramount, CA (3 mi) · Florence-Graham, CA (4 mi) · Huntington Park, CA (4 mi) · Downey, CA (4 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 Lynwood 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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