Arizona Crime Statistics
Arizona crime statistics are often used to measure the safety of a particular city. While it is interesting to view the Arizona crime rates, don't get too wrapped up in the numbers. The important thing to realize is that you should view the stats as a big picture comparison. Most cities have good and bad neighborhoods.For instance Phoenix may have had 167 murders, but there are nearly 1.6 million people living there. Plus many of those murders may have happened in south central Phoenix while north Phoenix may be safer than most cities. So don't get too crazy about the numbers, instead use these Arizona crime rates as a benchmark along with some common sense. The stats are broken down as Arizona crime rates per 1,000 residents. I think the data is more informative represented this way instead of a shocking number like 167 murders. This site isn't about shock and awe, it is about providing meaningful information so that you can make informed decisions.
Remember!
Don't get too wrapped up in the Crime Stats. There are too many variables for a quick look at some statistics to draw a complete picture.You may want to search the Sex Offender Registration to be sure the next door neighbor isn't on the list.
- Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter
- Forcible rape
- Robbery (theft with violence)
- Aggravated assault
- Burglary (breaking and entering)
- Larceny and theft (theft of personal property without violence)
- Motor vehicle theft
Data used in the following tables are from a 2008 FBI report.
Click to view the FBI's Arizona crime statistics report in a new window.
Click to view the FBI's Arizona crime statistics report in a new window.
National Crime Rates
(Crime rates are per 1,000 residents)
(Crime rates are per 1,000 residents)
| Murder & Non-Negligent Man-Slaughter | 0.05 |
| Forcible Rape | 0.29 |
| Robbery | 1.45 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.75 |
| Burglary | 7.31 |
| Larceny and Theft | 21.67 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.15 |
| Total Population | 304,059,724 |
Arizona Crime Rates
(Crime rates are per 1,000 residents)
(Crime rates are per 1,000 residents)
| Murder & Non-Negligent Man-Slaughter | 0.07 |
| Forcible Rape | 0.28 |
| Robbery | 1.83 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.81 |
| Burglary | 9.35 |
| Larceny and Theft | 25.01 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.54 |
| Total Population | 5,020,612 |