Crime Rate in Phoenix, Arizona (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Phoenix based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 799.6 per 100,000 residents, 123% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Phoenix is 8.4 per 100K, with 139 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 1.9% compared to the previous year.
- →Phoenix's violent crime rate is above the Arizona state average of 421.9/100K.
1,662,809
Population
799.6
Violent Rate
8.4
Murder Rate
2325.3
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Phoenix increased by +1.9% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Phoenix by type:
1.0%
Murder
8.0%
Rape
22.7%
Robbery
68.2%
Assault
How Phoenix Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,662,809 | 799.6 | 8.4 | 2325.3 |
| 2023 | 1,660,686 | 784.8 | 11.5 | 2483.9 |
| 2022 | 1,637,902 | 825.1 | 13.3 | 2901.9 |
| 2020 | 1,708,960 | 798.5 | 10.9 | 2989.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Phoenix?
Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 799.6 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2325.3 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Phoenix safe?
Phoenix receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 95th percentile for safety.
How does Phoenix compare to the national average?
Phoenix's violent crime rate of 799.6/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.