Hemet, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hemet Police Department serves the city of Hemet, CA in Riverside County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,504 violent crimes and 9,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.6 per 100k, 20.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,504 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents484 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,107 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,469 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,349 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,732 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,315 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.0 | A | 3504 | 106.2 | -35.9% |
| Property Crime | 130.6 | B | 9469 | 163.6 | -20.2% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 119 | 3.5 | -68.9% |
| Robbery | 6.6 | C | 484 | 5.8 | +13.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.2 | C | 1107 | 22.3 | +13.4% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 2349 | 24.0 | -31.5% |
| Larceny | 80.1 | B | 4732 | 116.4 | -31.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.0 | D | 2315 | 22.2 | +53.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto | 2 miles | C 112.1 | C 149.5 | Violent: 64.8% higher Property: 14.5% higher |
| Beaumont | 12 miles | A 41.5 | A 98.6 | Violent: 39.0% lower Property: 24.5% lower |
| Perris | 15 miles | A 64.2 | D 202.5 | Violent: 5.6% lower Property: 55.1% higher |
| Canyon Lake | 18 miles | A 17.9 | A 71.6 | Violent: 73.7% lower Property: 45.2% lower |
| Murrieta | 19 miles | A 49.5 | B 106.9 | Violent: 27.2% lower Property: 18.1% lower |