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Is La Quinta, California Safe?

Population 39,440 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 39,440, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. La Quinta earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,151 per 100K.

La Quinta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa QuintaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1853.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1151.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1854/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Quinta

Violent crime in La Quinta is below the national average. The rate of 241.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1853.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,151 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Quinta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,151
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Quinta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Quinta
241.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Quinta
1853.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Quinta Safety

Is La Quinta safe?
Not especially. La Quinta earns a C with a crime rate of 209.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in La Quinta?
209.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1853.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Quinta safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. La Quinta has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Quinta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Quinta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Quinta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Quinta?
Crime rates have held steady in La Quinta, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does La Quinta compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. La Quinta ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is La Quinta 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 La Quinta?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in La Quinta?
241.3 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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