Crime Statistics

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In 2021, the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) was established as the FBI’s national standard in crime reporting in the United States. MBPD transitioned to the new reporting mechanism in April 2022, replacing the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) format with NIBRS. From January to April 2022, Manhattan Beach crime statistics were reported in UCR format and from April to December 2022, crimes were reported in the NIBRS format. All future crime reporting will be in NIBRS format.

Violent Crime

Homicide, rape, robbery, and assault are included in the count of violent crimes. Robbery is defined as taking or attempting to take valuables from the care, custody, or control of a person by force or fear. Aggravated Assault is defined as an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. (e.g., a bar fight or domestic violence incident).

Property Crime

Property crimes include theft/larceny, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

Burglary is defined as the unlawful entry (or attempted unlawful entry) into a structure to commit a felony or theft. The term “burglary” can include both residential and commercial burglary.

Preventable Crimes

Most property crimes are preventable if residents take the simple steps necessary to protect their personal property. Everyone is strongly advised to lock their cars and remove any valuables each time they exit their vehicle – even if parked in the household driveway. Over 90% of thefts from a vehicle in Manhattan Beach are because valuables are left in plain view, and nearly 65% of these vehicles were left unlocked. Countless laptop computers, cameras, cell phones, portable GPS systems, briefcases, sunglasses, purses, and wallets are stolen because owners left them visible to passersby. Vehicles left unlocked with valuables visible are an invitation to criminals.

The Police Department will continue its outreach efforts to educate residents and work with the community to reduce the potential for crime. Residents are encouraged to call Manhattan Beach Police dispatch when something suspicious is observed; dial 911 or (310) 545-4566 and let our officers respond to investigate. You may be solving a crime or preventing one from occurring.

For tips on reducing your risk of theft from vehicles and for other crime prevention tips, please visit the Community Affairs Section website.

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