Crime & Safety in Phoenix, AZ

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

Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 800 per 100,000 residents, 110% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 545.3 per 100,000, robbery at 181.6, rape at 64.3. The murder rate is 8.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,339 per 100,000, 19% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,582, burglary at 317, vehicle theft at 426 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 630 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Phoenix receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Phoenix vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent799.6/100K
110% above US avg
Murder8.4/100K
33% above US avg
Rape64.3/100K
Robbery181.6/100K
Assault545.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,338.9/100K
19% above US avg
Burglary317.2/100K
Theft1,582.1/100K
Vehicle Theft426.0/100K
Arson13.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)630
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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