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Carefree, AZ is a small town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Although it is a relatively peaceful and safe place to live, the crime rates are still significantly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Carefree is 25.7 per 1,000 residents, compared to 22.7 across the US. The property crime rate in Carefree is also higher than the average at 48 per 1,000 compared to 35.4 nationwide. With these figures in mind, it is important for citizens of Carefree to remain vigilant and take steps to keep themselves and their property safe.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Carefree violent crime is 25.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Carefree property crime is 48.0. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Carefree, Arizona does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Youngtown, Arizona. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Youngtown, Arizona. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Scottsdale, AZ Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20002663.724.753.61844067.41086.22436.1545
2001295.24.827.793.5169.34428.51268.62504.2655.7
20022240.529.279.31154476.81292.32545.3639.2
2003223.43.228.173.9118.34293.21048.92564.1680.1
2004208.61.828.158.8119.94010.6930.22492.9587.5
2005202.81.722.254.5124.33371.98152050.7506.2
2006215.22.127.765.2120.23543.5733.42333.7476.5
2007186.22.117.460.8105.83459.4647.42492.3319.7
2008177.12.111.754.4108.83308622.82468.3216.8
2009171.54.27.953.9105.42843559.12155.9128
2010153.11.714.343.493.72847.3555.82175.3116.3
2011181.41.815.456.7107.53050645.92292.5111.6
2012147.21.318.851.575.62706.4561.72036.9107.9
20131.816.444.886.52556.7484.71979.892.2
2015185.62.645.342.894.92279.9354.51843.382.1
2016153.21.737.446.567.72365.4318.81943.3103.4
2017157.2240.939.774.72172348.61725.797.7
2018165.52.747.934.180.82229278.91843.4106.7
2019159.31.252.242.263.71957.7254.21602.1101.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Scottsdale, AZ159.31,957.7224,357122019
Paradise Valley, AZ67.91,092.813,001192019
Phoenix, AZ698.93,314.61,300,786202019
Peoria, AZ233.11,874.9156,246232019
Glendale, AZ339.83,182.9242,938252019
Youngtown, AZ378.21,765.13,114282010
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Youngtown, AZ378.21,765.13,114282010
Tolleson, AZ919.09,001.26,638322019
Wickenburg, AZ241.02,098.16,835492019
Superior, AZ226.22,423.33,026592018
Clarkdale, AZ67.7992.33,812652019
Jerome, AZ217.94,139.4356652019

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Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 8 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 15 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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