Imperial County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Imperial County in CA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,476 violent crimes and 9,775 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.6 per 100k residents, which is -45.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.1 per 100k, -62.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,476 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,002 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,775 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,908 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,126 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,405 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.6 | A | 2476 | 106.2 | -45.7% |
| Property Crime | 62.1 | A | 9775 | 163.6 | -62.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -89.2% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 259 | 5.8 | -66.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 1002 | 22.3 | -55.1% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 1908 | 24.0 | -51.1% |
| Larceny | 43.3 | A | 6126 | 116.4 | -62.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 1405 | 22.2 | -68.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brawley Police Department
Brawley, CA
Calexico Police Department
Calexico, CA
El Centro Police Department
El Centro, CA
Holtville Police Department
Holtville, CA
Imperial Police Department
Imperial, CA
Westmorland Police Department
Westmorland, CA