Canyon Lake, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Canyon Lake Police Department serves the city of Canyon Lake, CA in Riverside County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 218 violent crimes and 326 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.9 per 100k residents, which is 83.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.6 per 100k, 56.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate71.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.9 | A | 218 | 106.2 | -83.1% |
| Property Crime | 71.6 | A | 326 | 163.6 | -56.2% |
| Burglary | 8.9 | A | 40 | 24.0 | -62.8% |
| Larceny | 44.8 | A | 202 | 116.4 | -61.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.9 | B | 81 | 22.2 | -19.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildomar | 4 miles | A 45.5 | B 125.8 | Violent: 154.2% higher Property: 75.6% higher |
| Perris | 8 miles | A 64.2 | D 202.5 | Violent: 258.8% higher Property: 182.8% higher |
| Murrieta | 8 miles | A 49.5 | B 106.9 | Violent: 176.8% higher Property: 49.3% higher |
| Hemet | 18 miles | A 68.0 | B 130.6 | Violent: 280.2% higher Property: 82.4% higher |
| San Jacinto | 19 miles | C 112.1 | C 149.5 | Violent: 526.4% higher Property: 108.8% higher |