Crime Rate in Mesa, Arizona (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Mesa based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Mesa has a violent crime rate of 482.7 per 100,000 residents, 34% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Mesa is 2.7 per 100K, with 14 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 10.9% compared to the previous year.
- →Mesa's violent crime rate is above the Arizona state average of 421.9/100K.
513,585
Population
482.7
Violent Rate
2.7
Murder Rate
1464.6
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Mesa increased by +10.9% from the previous year. The city is currently on a worsening trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Mesa by type:
0.6%
Murder
9.2%
Rape
10.4%
Robbery
79.9%
Assault
How Mesa Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 513,585 | 482.7 | 2.7 | 1464.6 |
| 2023 | 515,848 | 435.4 | 5.2 | 1625.5 |
| 2022 | 513,116 | 427.4 | 5.3 | 1769.8 |
| 2021 | 513,713 | 404.9 | 4.9 | 1961.0 |
| 2020 | 527,361 | 371.7 | 3.6 | 1846.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Mesa?
Mesa has a violent crime rate of 482.7 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1464.6 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Mesa safe?
Mesa receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 87th percentile for safety.
How does Mesa compare to the national average?
Mesa's violent crime rate of 482.7/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is below the national average of 1955.0/100K.