Imperial, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Imperial Police Department serves the city of Imperial, CA in Imperial County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 201 violent crimes and 256 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.6 per 100k residents, which is 60.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 9.2 per 100k, 94.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 A
Annual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime41.6A201106.2-60.9%
Property Crime9.2A256163.6-94.4%
Aggravated Assault13.8A6122.3-37.8%
Larceny9.2A151116.4-92.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
El Centro 4 miles
C 103.2
B 135.3
Violent: 148.3% higher
Property: 1364.0% higher
Brawley 9 miles
N/A 0.0
A 3.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 60.1% lower
Holtville 11 miles
A 54.8
A 36.6
Violent: 32.0% higher
Property: 295.7% higher
Calexico 13 miles
N/A N/A
A 55.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 496.4% higher
Westmorland 18 miles
B 88.7
B 133.0
Violent: 113.3% higher
Property: 1339.2% higher