Santa Monica Safety

Crime rates in and around the tourist areas are relatively low, thanks to an increased police presence and "neighborhood watch" campaign by business owners. Santa Monica is considered to be Southern California's "Home of the Homeless"; the city has amongst the highest per-capita homeless populations in Los Angeles county. Read More »

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