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Crime & Safety in East Palo Alto, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

East Palo Alto has a violent crime rate of 485 per 100,000 residents, 28% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 215.6 per 100,000, robbery at 192.0, rape at 74.1. The murder rate is 3.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,795 per 100,000, 8% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,213, burglary at 226, vehicle theft at 357 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 43 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, East Palo Alto receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: East Palo Alto vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent485.1/100K
28% above US avg
Murder3.4/100K
47% below US avg
Rape74.1/100K
Robbery192.0/100K
Assault215.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,795.5/100K
8% below US avg
Burglary225.7/100K
Theft1,212.7/100K
Vehicle Theft357.1/100K
Arson20.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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