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Is Rancho Mirage, California Safe?

Population 17,876 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,876, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Rancho Mirage earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,527 per 100K.

Rancho Mirage Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRancho MirageCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2289.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate136.0--268.2
Theft Rate1527.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate270.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2290/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rancho Mirage

Violent crime in Rancho Mirage is below the national average. The rate of 223.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2289.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,527 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rancho Mirage Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault136
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary420
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,527
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft270
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rancho Mirage Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rancho Mirage
223.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rancho Mirage
2289.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rancho Mirage Safety

Is Rancho Mirage safe?
Not especially. Rancho Mirage earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rancho Mirage?
251.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2289.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rancho Mirage safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rancho Mirage's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,527 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rancho Mirage?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rancho Mirage generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rancho Mirage police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rancho Mirage?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rancho Mirage's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Rancho Mirage compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Rancho Mirage ranks behind about 72% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rancho Mirage to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rancho Mirage?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.4 per-thousand rate put Rancho Mirage below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 224 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rancho Mirage?
223.7 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (136), robbery (24), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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