Palm Desert, CA Crime


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Palm Desert, CA, a city situated in the Coachella Valley, has experienced a significant decrease in crime rates in recent years. With a violent crime rate of 15.7, which is lower than the national average of 22.7, Palm Desert has made strides in improving its safety measures. This comes as a relief to residents and visitors alike, as the city is a popular destination for its golf courses, shopping centers, and outdoor activities. In terms of property crime, Palm Desert also outperforms the national average, with a rate of 59.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This context highlights the efforts of the local authorities and community in maintaining a safe and secure environment in Palm Desert, making it a desirable place to live and visit.

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

Palm Desert violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Palm Desert property crime is 59.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Palm Desert, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000434.9031.486.53174377.71016.52983.9377.2
2001419.82.414.3112.12915112.11283.43337.3491.4
2002353.9021.186.7246.14785.91256.23105.4424.2
2004357.52.223.888.8242.76439.91865.74054.2520
20053094.312.8812115672.91521.63603.6547.7
2006355.96.337.9139172.75802.21537.43774.1490.7
2007192.14.233.4100.254.36083.11768.23834.8480.1
2008124.15.817.581.519.45085.715093287.7289
200985.21.99.758.115.53732.31365.52157.7209.2
201091.2011.45722.83631.41212.42185.3233.7
2011155.14.14.181.665.34380.31209.82935.8234.6
2012207.901298984642.11453.42952.8235.9
2013413.959.5140.743901133.72994.7261.6
2014274.729.878.5184.442731098.72989.9184.4
2015225.705.879.1140.84434.2723.33448.6262.3
2016146.61.93.849.591.44081.6723.43019.3338.9
2017172.205.756.8109.83928.5802.32906.6219.5
2018169.9011.239.2119.53713.1614.22856.2242.7
2019252.95.61344.6189.73436.5628.52569.9238

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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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