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Is Palos Verdes Estates, California Safe?

Population 12,559 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,559, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Palos Verdes Estates earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,442 per 100K.

Palos Verdes Estates Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalos Verdes EstatesCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1635.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1442.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate217.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1636/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palos Verdes Estates

Violent crime in Palos Verdes Estates is close to the national average. The rate of 321.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1635.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,442 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palos Verdes Estates Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,442
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palos Verdes Estates Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palos Verdes Estates
321.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palos Verdes Estates
1635.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palos Verdes Estates Safety

Is Palos Verdes Estates safe?
It depends on where in Palos Verdes Estates you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Palos Verdes Estates?
195.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1635.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palos Verdes Estates safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palos Verdes Estates generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palos Verdes Estates police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palos Verdes Estates?
Crime rates have held steady in Palos Verdes Estates, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Palos Verdes Estates compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Palos Verdes Estates isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Palos Verdes Estates?
321.8 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (73), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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