Palm Springs, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palm Springs Police Department serves the city of Palm Springs, CA in Riverside County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,962 violent crimes and 7,634 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.6 per 100k residents, which is 22.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 298.7 per 100k, 82.6% 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 53 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 DHomicide
Grade FRobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.6 | D | 2962 | 106.2 | +22.0% |
| Property Crime | 298.7 | F | 7634 | 163.6 | +82.6% |
| Homicide | 2.2 | F | 18 | 0.5 | +312.9% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 248 | 5.8 | -24.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 712 | 22.3 | +48.0% |
| Burglary | 35.1 | D | 1545 | 24.0 | +46.2% |
| Larceny | 197.7 | F | 4853 | 116.4 | +69.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 59.3 | F | 1194 | 22.2 | +167.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 53 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 8 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 11 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning | 0 miles | A 67.1 | A 102.3 | Violent: 48.2% lower Property: 65.8% lower |
| Desert Hot Springs | 0 miles | B 92.8 | A 95.8 | Violent: 28.4% lower Property: 67.9% lower |
| Corona | 0 miles | A 49.8 | C 189.9 | Violent: 61.6% lower Property: 36.4% lower |
| Cathedral City | 0 miles | B 90.6 | B 109.5 | Violent: 30.1% lower Property: 63.3% lower |
| Indio | 12 miles | A 64.3 | A 80.3 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 73.1% lower |