Palm Village Apartments Neighborhood, Palm Desert

Crime Rate & Statistics

C+

Moderate safety — crime is near or slightly above average

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High

Low 184 / 300 High

Violent Crime 187

87% above national avg

Property Crime 166

66% above national avg

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Is Palm Village Apartments Safe?

Somewhat — crime here is near the national average. Palm Village Apartments in Palm Desert, CA has a safety grade of C+. The overall crime index is 184, which is 84% above the national average of 100.

Compared to the Palm Desert average (crime index 173), Palm Village Apartments is 11% higher in overall crime.

Looking at specific crime types, assault is the most elevated concern (index: 192, 92% above average), while burglary is the lowest risk (index: 129). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this neighborhood.

Highest Risk

Assault · Index 192 (92% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Burglary · Index 129 (29% above avg)

Palm Village Apartments Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Palm Desert city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Palm Desert	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	189	+89%	+81%	High
Assault	192	+92%	+3%	High
Robbery	182	+82%	+111%	High
Rape	185	+85%	N/A	High
Property Crime
Burglary	129	+29%	-22%	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	181	+81%	+44%	High
Vehicle Theft	188	+88%	+69%	High

How Palm Village Apartments Compares

Crime index by category: Palm Village Apartments vs Palm Desert average vs national average.

Crime by Category

Overall Crime Comparison

Palm Village Apartments Crime Map

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Palm Village Apartments Demographics & Context

Population

Median Income

$41,828

Home Value

$277,273

Median Age

Pop. Density

8,163/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 14.1%

Graduate Degree 9.3%

Housing

15%

85%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 55.2%

Black 4.3%

Hispanic 57.4%

Asian 3.2%

Nearby Neighborhoods

Palma Village Groves Index: 147

B-

South Palm Desert Index: 180

Pele Place Index: 192

Palm Village Apartments Crime Map

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Palm Desert Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Palm Village Apartments, Palm Desert?

Palm Village Apartments in Palm Desert, CA has a crime safety grade of C+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 184, which is 84% above the national average. Compared to the Palm Desert average, crime in Palm Village Apartments is 11% higher.

Is Palm Village Apartments a safe neighborhood in Palm Desert?

Palm Village Apartments has a moderate level of crime with a safety grade of C+. Residents should take standard precautions. The highest concern is Assault (index: 192), while Burglary is the lowest risk (index: 129).

How does Palm Village Apartments compare to the rest of Palm Desert?

Palm Village Apartments's overall crime index is 184, compared to the Palm Desert average of 173. This means crime in Palm Village Apartments is 11% higher than the city average. For violent crime, the index is 187, and for property crime it is 166. However, crime can vary block by block, so checking the crime map for specific streets is recommended.

What type of crime is most common in Palm Village Apartments?

The most prevalent crime type in Palm Village Apartments is Assault, with a crime index of 192 (92% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are safer neighborhoods near Palm Village Apartments?

Nearby neighborhoods with good safety ratings include Palma Village Groves, South Palm Desert and Pele Place. These areas are close to Palm Village Apartments and offer lower crime rates, making them worth considering for residents who prioritize safety.

What are the demographics of Palm Village Apartments?

Palm Village Apartments has a population of approximately 20. The median household income is $41,828. The median home value is $277,273. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Palm Village Apartments crime compare to the national average?

Palm Village Apartments's overall crime rate is 84% above the national average (index 184 vs 100). For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.