La Quinta, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Quinta Police Department serves the city of La Quinta, CA in Riverside County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 917 violent crimes and 3,839 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.1 per 100k residents, which is 66.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.6 per 100k, 2.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents917 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,839 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,022 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.1 | A | 917 | 106.2 | -66.0% |
| Property Crime | 167.6 | C | 3839 | 163.6 | +2.5% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 65 | 5.8 | -11.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 170 | 22.3 | -65.2% |
| Burglary | 28.4 | C | 540 | 24.0 | +18.1% |
| Larceny | 121.2 | C | 3022 | 116.4 | +4.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.1 | B | 270 | 22.2 | -18.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella | 0 miles | B 71.7 | B 145.7 | Violent: 98.6% higher Property: 13.1% lower |
| Norco | 0 miles | A 40.2 | D 249.3 | Violent: 11.4% higher Property: 48.7% higher |
| Indian Wells | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 204.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.7% higher |
| Rancho Mirage | 0 miles | B 78.1 | F 289.9 | Violent: 116.2% higher Property: 73.0% higher |
| Palm Desert | 0 miles | A 67.6 | F 266.5 | Violent: 87.3% higher Property: 59.0% higher |