Top 10 Most Dangerous and Unfavorable Areas in Long Beach CA

Finding the most dangerous and unfavorable neighborhoods in Long Beach, CA, is crucial. Saturday Night Science named North West Long Beach and Wilmington the most unsafe cities for 2023.

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Long Beach Safety Check and Danger Zone

Long Beach is known for its entertainment and career options, but not all neighborhoods are safe. The analysis examines Long Beach’s residential sore thumbs and determines which regions need additional attention. Alamitos Heights stands out, rating higher than the rest.

The study ranks by crime rates, unemployment, median income, population density, and house values. These factors are used to evaluate each neighborhood and create an average “Worst Score” to determine risk. The post is opinionated yet useful for Long Beach locals and prospective residents.

The study on 27 neighborhoods reveals those that don’t fit Long Beach’s image.

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Here are the Top 10 Most Dangerous and Unfavorable Areas in Long Beach CA (2023)

1. North West Long Beach

Population: 10,728
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 576
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,623
Median Home Value: $317,288 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $55,268 (3rd worst)

2. Wilmington

Population: 329
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 748
Property Crime Per 100k: 6,587
Median Home Value: $466,333 (9th worst)
Median Income: $97,746 (19th worst)

3. Downtown

Population: 12,810
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 987
Property Crime Per 100k: 4,194
Median Home Value: $447,410 (7th worst)
Median Income: $73,868 (10th worst)

4. Poly High District

Population: 28,178
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 843
Property Crime Per 100k: 3,286
Median Home Value: $443,412 (6th worst)
Median Income: $49,979 (worst)

5. City Of Signal Hill

Population: 10,207
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 16
Property Crime Per 100k: 321
Median Home Value: $295,029 (worst)
Median Income: $63,499 (7th worst)

6. West Side

Population: 28,465
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 431
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,213
Median Home Value: $418,255 (5th worst)
Median Income: $61,102 (6th worst)

7. Circle Area

Population: 28,815
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 357
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,389
Median Home Value: $377,553 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $54,626 (2nd worst)

8. North Long Beach

Population: 88,756
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 449
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,092
Median Home Value: $411,422 (4th worst)
Median Income: $58,126 (5th worst)

9. California Heights

Population: 6,988
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 253
Property Crime Per 100k: 2,716
Median Home Value: $466,250 (8th worst)
Median Income: $74,520 (11th worst)

10. Airport Area

Population: 408
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 700
Property Crime Per 100k: 3,798
Median Home Value: $628,300 (13th worst)
Median Income: $86,875 (13th worst)

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