The text snippets summarize the crime statistics and rates in Costa Mesa, California. The data includes a comparison of the crime rates to the national average, as well as a breakdown of the types of crimes and their rates, such as violent crimes and property crimes. The overall crime rate in Costa Mesa is higher than the national average and has increased in recent years. The northwest and southeast parts of the city are considered to have higher crime rates compared to other areas. In comparison, Santa Ana and Anaheim have higher rates of violent crime, and Costa Mesa's rate of property crime is significantly higher. These statistics are based on the UCR index, which aggregates data on "Part I" crimes including homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft.