Temecula, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Temecula Police Department serves the city of Temecula, CA in Riverside County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,230 violent crimes and 9,916 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 190.0 per 100k, 16.1% 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 6 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 Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,230 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate190.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,916 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,443 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate141.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,234 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,229 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.2 | A | 2230 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 190.0 | C | 9916 | 163.6 | +16.1% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 49 | 3.5 | -74.8% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 257 | 5.8 | -8.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 370 | 22.3 | -60.1% |
| Burglary | 25.8 | C | 1443 | 24.0 | +7.2% |
| Larceny | 141.2 | D | 7234 | 116.4 | +21.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.2 | C | 1229 | 22.2 | +0.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella | 0 miles | B 71.7 | B 145.7 | Violent: 32.3% higher Property: 23.3% lower |
| Norco | 0 miles | A 40.2 | D 249.3 | Violent: 25.8% lower Property: 31.2% higher |
| Indian Wells | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 204.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 7.3% higher |
| Rancho Mirage | 0 miles | B 78.1 | F 289.9 | Violent: 44.1% higher Property: 52.6% higher |
| Palm Desert | 0 miles | A 67.6 | F 266.5 | Violent: 24.8% higher Property: 40.3% higher |