Palo Alto, CA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 7.7 and a property crime rate of 34.4, according to
. This may be attributed to the city's affluent population and well-funded law enforcement agencies. However, this does not mean that crime does not exist in Palo Alto. There have been instances of violent crimes such as assault and robbery, as well as property crimes like burglary and theft. Despite efforts to keep the community safe, residents of Palo Alto should still remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent becoming victims of crime.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Palo Alto violent crime is 7.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Palo Alto property crime is 34.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.