Palm Springs, CA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Palm Springs, CA has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (49.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 584 total incidents, Palm Springs shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Palm Springs demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0655254, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total count of reported crimes is 584. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 273 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent, with 231 incidents, broken down into burglary/breaking & entering (23), destruction/damage/vandalism of property (56), stolen property offenses (75), larceny/theft offenses (69), and motor vehicle theft (8). Sex offenses account for 22 incidents, with sub-categories including sex offenses (3 incidents), kidnapping/abduction (14 incidents), sex offenses (4 incidents), and kidnapping/abduction (1 incident). Robbery constitutes 16 incidents, all categorized as robbery. There is a single reported homicide offense. Finally, the "others" category includes 41 incidents, comprising arson (10), counterfeiting/forgery (1), and fraud offenses (30). To provide a more comprehensive safety profile, additional data points are needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US0655254 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, it's impossible to generate a safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, or zip code-specific data. Further analysis would involve comparing these crime statistics to state and national averages to identify areas of concern and potential resource allocation strategies.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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