In the event that crime data for this area is not available from the FBI, estimates are used. The estimates are based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita and population density.
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The Downtown North crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Downtown North as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Downtown North crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.
Did you know?
The overall crime rate in Downtown North is 156% higher than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 19.34 daily crimes that occur in Downtown North.
Downtown North is safer than 41% of the cities in the California.
In Downtown North you have a 1 in 15 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Palo Alto has increased by 6%.
Daily Crime In Downtown North (per 100,000 people)
How Safe is Downtown North (higher is better)
Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Downtown North
The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Downtown North is 1 in 415
The chance of being a victim of property crime in Downtown North is 1 in 15
The chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown North is 1 in 15
Year Over Year Crime In Palo Alto (per 100,000 people)
Palo Alto police department
Item
Downtown North
Palo Alto
California
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)
n/a
134
51,506
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents
n/a
2.0
3.6
Sex offenders in California
State
Total offenders
California /100K
National /100K
California
68,119
197
222
There are a total of 68,119 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 197 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 11% less than the national average.
Source: The Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2017. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.
