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Is Coachella, California Safe?

Population 45,411 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 45,411, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Coachella earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,662 per 100K.

Coachella Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoachellaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2079.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1662.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate283.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2080/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coachella

Violent crime in Coachella is below the national average. The rate of 272.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2079.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,662 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coachella Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,662
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft283
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coachella Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coachella
272.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coachella
2079.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coachella Safety

Is Coachella safe?
Not especially. Coachella earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Coachella?
235.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2079.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coachella safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coachella's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,662 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coachella?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coachella generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coachella police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coachella?
Crime rates have held steady in Coachella, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Coachella compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Coachella ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Coachella to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Coachella?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.2 per-thousand rate put Coachella below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coachella?
272.2 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) 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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