Desert Center, CA Crime


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Desert Center, CA has unfortunately experienced a considerable amount of crime in recent years. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Desert Center is slightly lower than the national average, at 20.8 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is significantly higher, with Desert Center's rate at 41.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Desert Center are at a higher risk for theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes. This could be due to the remote location of the town and lack of surveillance, making it an easy target for criminals. The community of Desert Center must work together to address these issues and improve safety for all residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Desert Center violent crime is 20.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Desert Center property crime is 41.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Desert Center, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Calipatria, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Calipatria, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Calipatria, CA Crime History
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Small town (428) that expanding to 650 est. during the "snowbird" season. Most of the population lives in or around the Lake Tamarisk golf resort community. It's a  More

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