Lake Havasu City, AZ Crime


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Lake Havasu City, Arizona has been experiencing lower rates of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the latest data, the city's violent crime rate is 11.1, while the US average stands at 22.7. This means that residents of Lake Havasu City are less likely to fall victim to violent crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Lake Havasu City is also below the national average, standing at 32.6 compared to 35.4. This is good news for residents and visitors alike, as it indicates a safer environment in the city. However, it is important to note that while the crime rates in Lake Havasu City are relatively low, it is still important to take precautions and be aware of one's surroundings to ensure safety.

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

Lake Havasu City violent crime is 11.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Lake Havasu City property crime is 32.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lake Havasu City, AZ Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000148.72.206.7139.92903.8375.22348.8179.8
2001145.22.3011.5131.43160.3525.62395239.7
2002183.92.22.24.5174.93894.5724.22852318.4
20032174.21921.1172.83962.9554.13109.7299.2
2004197.8415.819.8158.23821.3646.82828.4346.1
2005258.15.530.920201.83348.2572.62444.8330.8
2006175.85.217.419.11342985558.72163.5262.8
2007228.38.534.113.6172.13088.65232364.6201
2008173.61.731.217.4123.22403.8423.51832.8147.5
2009181.55.132.520.5123.323325531635.1143.8
20111841.948.85.6127.62380.34281828.4123.9
2012108.43.718.713.172.92534478.41891.1164.4
20131.932.120.8109.72367.1538.81699.7128.6
2014166.41.926.59.5128.62096.7419.71569.2107.8
2015174.7056.411.3107.11854.6405.91367.980.8
2016262.33.757.711.2189.82266.2489.31579.7197.2
2017222.5038.911.1172.42158.1454.21572.2131.6
2018160.93.736.611109.71518283.51124.8109.7
20191571.852.35.497.51209.1194.9936.677.6

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Over 3 years ago

First I want to begin this review by saying I am a young black woman who stopped here for 1 day on her way to California with my husband, who is white. Every  More

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Over 3 years ago

Unfortunately, many on the far-right like to “claim” Lake Havasu City, but that’s going to change very soon as more Dems move in and help to build the economy and add  More

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My wife and I purchased last year for a few reasons: we got tired of the people in California; city living and crime. Not trying to insult anyone just true. As we  More

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