Desert Edge, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Desert Edge crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Desert Edge crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Desert Edge crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Desert Edge crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Desert Edge_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,166 (estimate)	2,843	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.7	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	37.4	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	123.5	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	332.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	381 (estimate)	500	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	371.9	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,499.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	471.9	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,785 (estimate)	2,343	1,954

Desert Edge crime map

The Desert Edge crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Desert Edge as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Desert Edge crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Desert Edge crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Desert Edge crime rates are 7% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Desert Edge are 3% higher than the national average
In Desert Edge you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Desert Edge is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Desert Edge has increased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Desert Edge

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Desert Edge is 1 in 263

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Desert Edge is 1 in 57

The chance of being a victim of crime in Desert Edge is 1 in 47

Year Over Year Crime In Desert Edge (per 100,000 people)

Desert Edge police department

Item	Desert Edge	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Indio Hills, CA	811	268	1,257	1,525
Sky Valley, CA	2,274	294	1,379	1,674
Desert Palms, CA	6,599	345	1,619	1,964
Indio, CA	89,996	336	1,665	2,001
Coachella, CA	45,658	358	1,667	2,025
Vista Santa Rosa, CA	2,072	358	1,676	2,034
Bermuda Dunes, CA	6,626	426	1,996	2,422
Desert Edge, CA	3,480	381	1,785	2,166

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oakhurst, NJ	3,480	80	555	634
Sauk City, WI	3,481	142	663	805
Kane, PA	3,479	192	1,015	1,207
Melody Hill, IN	3,481	117	588	704
Rosita, TX	3,483	266	1,416	1,683
Desert Edge, CA	3,480	381	1,785	2,166

Source: The Desert Edge, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.