Palm Desert, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palm Desert Police Department serves the city of Palm Desert, CA in Riverside County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,592 violent crimes and 7,329 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.6 per 100k residents, which is 36.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 266.5 per 100k, 62.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate67.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,592 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents432 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate266.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,329 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,217 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate198.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,380 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.6 | A | 1592 | 106.2 | -36.4% |
| Property Crime | 266.5 | F | 7329 | 163.6 | +62.9% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -45.4% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 118 | 5.8 | -0.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 432 | 22.3 | -56.6% |
| Burglary | 44.4 | F | 1217 | 24.0 | +84.9% |
| Larceny | 198.9 | F | 5380 | 116.4 | +70.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.3 | C | 717 | 22.2 | -4.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella | 0 miles | B 71.7 | B 145.7 | Violent: 6.0% higher Property: 45.3% lower |
| Norco | 0 miles | A 40.2 | D 249.3 | Violent: 40.5% lower Property: 6.5% lower |
| Indian Wells | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 204.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.5% lower |
| Rancho Mirage | 0 miles | B 78.1 | F 289.9 | Violent: 15.5% higher Property: 8.8% higher |
| Lake Elsinore | 0 miles | A 57.8 | C 195.3 | Violent: 14.5% lower Property: 26.7% lower |