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Is Palm Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 28,303 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Palm Springs is a smaller community of 28,303 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,586 per 100K.

Palm Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalm SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1856.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1586.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1856/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palm Springs

Violent crime in Palm Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 318.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1856.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,586 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palm Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,586
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palm Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palm Springs
318.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palm Springs
1856.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palm Springs Safety

Is Palm Springs safe?
Not especially. Palm Springs earns a C with a crime rate of 217.4 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 Palm Springs?
217.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1856.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palm Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Palm Springs's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,586 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palm Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palm Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palm Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palm Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Palm Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Palm Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Palm Springs isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Palm Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Palm Springs?
Bad. A C grade and 217.4 per-thousand rate put Palm Springs below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Palm Springs?
318.3 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (60), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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