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Is Indio, California Safe?

Population 94,269 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Indio 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 279.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,498 per 100K.

Indio Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIndioCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2390.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate336.0--268.2
Theft Rate1498.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate349.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2390/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Indio

Violent crime in Indio is close to the national average. The rate of 407.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2390.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,498 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 336 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Indio Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault336
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,498
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft349
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Indio Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Indio
407.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Indio
2390.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Indio Safety

Is Indio safe?
Not especially. Indio earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.8 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 Indio?
279.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2390.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Indio safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Indio's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,498 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Indio?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Indio generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Indio police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Indio?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Indio's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Indio compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Indio ranks behind about 94% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Indio to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Indio?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.8 per-thousand rate put Indio below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Indio?
407.7 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (336), robbery (63), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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