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Is Cathedral City, California Safe?

Population 52,375 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cathedral City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 279.7 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,109 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Cathedral City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCathedral CityCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2461.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate2109.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate514.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

279.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2461/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cathedral City

Violent crime in Cathedral City is close to the national average. The rate of 335.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2461.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,109 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cathedral City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,109
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft514
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cathedral City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cathedral City
335.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cathedral City
2461.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cathedral City Safety

Is Cathedral City safe?
Not especially. Cathedral City earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cathedral City?
279.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2461.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cathedral City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cathedral City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,109 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cathedral City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cathedral City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cathedral City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cathedral City?
Crime rates have held steady in Cathedral City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Cathedral City compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Cathedral City ranks behind about 96% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cathedral City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cathedral City?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.7 per-thousand rate put Cathedral City below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cathedral City?
335.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (84), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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