Palo Alto, CA Crime Rate
Population: 65,079 • Latest FBI Data
70Score
B
Above Average Safety
138
Violent Crimes
212.0/100k
1,974
Property Crimes
3033.2/100k
1
Murders
35
Robberies
77
Assaults
147
Burglaries
Is Palo Alto Safe?
Palo Alto, CA has a safety score of 70/100 (B). The violent crime rate is 212.0 per 100k residents. Property crime rate is 3033.2 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palo Alto's crime rate?
Palo Alto has a total crime rate of 3245.2 per 100,000 residents, with 212.0 violent crimes and 3033.2 property crimes per 100k.
How does Palo Alto compare to the national average?
Violent crime is below the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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