Phoenix, AZ Crime


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Phoenix, Arizona has been struggling with high rates of crime in recent years. According to , the city's violent crime rate sits at a staggering 37.5, well above the national average of 22.7. This means that individuals living in Phoenix are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Phoenix is 52.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a concerning picture of the crime in Phoenix, making it a major issue that needs to be addressed by local authorities and community members. It is important for individuals to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to stay safe in the city.

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

Phoenix violent crime is 37.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Phoenix property crime is 52.8. (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
Phoenix, AZ Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000749.911.732.4289.3416.46745.51219.34029.71496.5
2001770.715.329.3338.7387.46911.11220.14038.71652.3
2002727.612.629.2290395.87095.91199.74072.41823.9
2003692.817.237.5262376.26971.31218.93924.41828
2004662.414.134.3260.5353.46606.61154.43711.81740.3
2005729.11536.4289388.86364.91108.635831673.3
2006737.715.436.2287.5398.55934.31064.33282.61587.5
2007723.813.833320.6356.45826.41246.23227.21353
2008659.910.530.3304.3314.85214.21184.43070959.8
2009546.57.632.7235.22714107.71019.22481.7606.8
2010518.17.633.8210.4266.33973.11011.82461.2500.1
2011551.77.938.1226.727943981273.22609.5515.3
2012636.78.337.4236.7354.34091.31205.82401.7483.8
20137.942.3215.2366.540001114.92462423.1
2014571.97.565.8193305.73724.3935.82317.9470.6
2015593.87.265.1193.6327.83491.3820.52198.3472.5
2016674.49.264.2206.2394.73690.4820.92367.8501.7
2017760.99.569.5200.3481.63670.7778.62426.7465.5
2018732.6865.7188.3470.63492.4633.92385.7472.8
2019698.97.867.4189.3434.43314.6560.82334.7419

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Glendale, AZ339.83,182.9242,93862019
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Tolleson, AZ919.09,001.26,638112019
Youngtown, AZ378.21,765.13,114132010
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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Tucson, AZ688.43,272.0532,3231182019
Las Vegas, NV531.22,771.61,666,8032592019
San Diego, CA361.71,882.51,238,5492962019
Albuquerque, NM1,351.81,882.5553,6843292019

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As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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