Needles, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Needles Police Department serves the city of Needles, CA in San Bernardino County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 536 violent crimes and 470 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 227.9 per 100k residents, which is 114.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 414.3 per 100k, 153.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate227.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate414.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents470 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate331.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 227.9 | F | 536 | 106.2 | +114.6% |
| Property Crime | 414.3 | F | 470 | 163.6 | +153.3% |
| Robbery | 41.4 | F | 26 | 5.8 | +612.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 62.1 | F | 218 | 22.3 | +179.2% |
| Burglary | 41.4 | F | 145 | 24.0 | +72.4% |
| Larceny | 41.4 | A | 242 | 116.4 | -64.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 331.5 | F | 62 | 22.2 | +1394.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair | 0 miles | B 93.0 | F 380.1 | Violent: 59.2% lower Property: 8.3% lower |
| Redlands | 0 miles | B 90.4 | D 219.8 | Violent: 60.3% lower Property: 46.9% lower |
| San Bernardino | 0 miles | F 188.2 | F 266.1 | Violent: 17.4% lower Property: 35.8% lower |
| Victorville | 0 miles | D 147.3 | D 228.8 | Violent: 35.4% lower Property: 44.8% lower |
| Adelanto | 0 miles | D 148.3 | B 125.3 | Violent: 34.9% lower Property: 69.8% lower |