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Is Twentynine Palms, California Safe?

Population 25,939 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,939, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Twentynine Palms earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,258 per 100K.

Twentynine Palms Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTwentynine PalmsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1734.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1258.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1735/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Twentynine Palms

Violent crime in Twentynine Palms is below the national average. The rate of 234.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1734.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,258 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Twentynine Palms Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,258
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Twentynine Palms Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Twentynine Palms
234.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Twentynine Palms
1734.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Twentynine Palms Safety

Is Twentynine Palms safe?
It depends on where in Twentynine Palms you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Twentynine Palms?
196.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1734.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Twentynine Palms safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Twentynine Palms 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 Twentynine Palms?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Twentynine Palms generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Twentynine Palms police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Twentynine Palms?
No. Crime in Twentynine Palms has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Twentynine Palms compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Twentynine Palms ranks behind about 67% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Twentynine Palms to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Twentynine Palms?
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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Twentynine Palms?
234.2 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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