Imperial County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Imperial County in CA is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,252 violent crimes and 12,224 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.5 per 100k residents, which is 33.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.8 per 100k, 57.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,252 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,675 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,224 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,598 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,374 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,813 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.5 | B | 4252 | 106.2 | -33.6% |
| Property Crime | 68.8 | A | 12224 | 163.6 | -57.9% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 31 | 0.5 | -23.3% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 159 | 3.5 | -90.7% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 290 | 5.8 | -71.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.1 | B | 1675 | 22.3 | -32.1% |
| Burglary | 15.0 | A | 2598 | 24.0 | -37.6% |
| Larceny | 44.5 | A | 7374 | 116.4 | -61.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 1813 | 22.2 | -61.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
Brawley Police Department
Brawley, CA
Calexico Police Department
Calexico, CA
El Centro Police Department
El Centro, CA
Holtville Police Department
Holtville, CA
Imperial Police Department
Imperial, CA
Westmorland Police Department
Westmorland, CA