Somerton, Arizona Crime Rate
4 years of data (2021–2024) · Population: 14,717
Key Insights
- →Somerton has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 176.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 36.3% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 43% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.33 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
176.7
+36.3% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
530.0
78 total
vs National Avg
↓ -51%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 26
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault25
Property Crime: 78
Burglary3
Larceny-Theft63
Motor Vehicle Theft12
Arson2
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,717 | 26 | 176.7 | 0 | 78 | 530.0 |
| 2023 | 14,660 | 19 | 129.6 | 0 | 62 | 422.9 |
| 2022 | 14,480 | 9 | 62.2 | 3 | 80 | 552.5 |
| 2021 | 16,976 | 18 | 106.0 | 0 | 97 | 571.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Somerton
Based on violent crime rate of 176.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 43% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.