CRIME MAPPING AND STATISTICS

Crime Mapping

To see recent reports of suspected criminal activity in Lake Forest, see the Crime Map. Orange County Sheriff's Department Crime Mapping is a timely and accurate map that identifies recent crime in one's community and neighborhood. Crime Mapping uses an advanced mapping engine and crime data is extracted on a regular basis from law enforcement agencies so it is the most current information available. The offenses are organized by types of crime and address information is generalized to a block to protect privacy. View any recent crime activity in Lake Forest.

Crime Statistics

As of January 1, 2021, the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) became the national standard for law enforcement crime data reporting in the United States. The transition to NIBRS represents a significant shift – and improvement – in how reported crime is measured and estimated by the federal government. 

NIBRS captures detailed data about the characteristics of criminal incidents, including: 

• a broad array of offenses 

• types and amount of property lost 

• demographic information about victims, offenders, and persons arrested 

• what type of weapon, if any, was used in the incident

NIBRS data more accurately reflect the types of crime addressed by police agencies, like simple assault, animal cruelty, destruction of property, intimidation, and identity theft. The broad scope of the information collected in NIBRS will greatly improve the nation’s understanding of crime and public safety. 

In June 2021, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department transitioned from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program Summary Report System (UCR SRS) to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). 

The public can access crime statistics by area through the State of California Department of Justice website https://openjustice.doj.ca.gov/exploration/crime-statistics/crimes-clearances and search for Orange Co – Lake Forest. 

The City publishes the statistics so residents can quickly get a snapshot of crime trends in the community. The statistics below may not include every Part 1 crime committed in any given month because of reporting delays. 

Lake Forest Part 1 Crimes Overview

NIBRS Brief Final

Effects of NIBRS 2019

Month-by-Month Statistics Reports

• 2021 Month by Month
• 2020 Month by Month
• 2019 Month by Month
• 2018 Month by Month
• 2017 Month by Month
• 2016 Month by Month
• 2015 Month by Month
• 2014 Month by Month