El Centro, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The El Centro Police Department serves the city of El Centro, CA in Imperial County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,288 violent crimes and 3,833 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.2 per 100k residents, which is 2.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.3 per 100k, 17.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,288 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents407 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,833 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,673 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.2 | C | 1288 | 106.2 | -2.9% |
| Property Crime | 135.3 | B | 3833 | 163.6 | -17.3% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 51 | 3.5 | -35.2% |
| Robbery | 9.2 | D | 133 | 5.8 | +57.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.2 | C | 407 | 22.3 | +13.3% |
| Burglary | 18.3 | B | 706 | 24.0 | -23.7% |
| Larceny | 103.2 | B | 2673 | 116.4 | -11.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.8 | A | 406 | 22.2 | -37.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 4 miles | A 41.6 | A 9.2 | Violent: 59.7% lower Property: 93.2% lower |
| Calexico | 9 miles | N/A N/A | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.3% lower |
| Holtville | 11 miles | A 54.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 46.9% lower Property: 73.0% lower |
| Brawley | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 3.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.3% lower |
| Westmorland | 21 miles | B 88.7 | B 133.0 | Violent: 14.1% lower Property: 1.7% lower |