Arizona Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Arizona ranks #15 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (421.9 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- →73 cities report crime data. Safest: Oro Valley (51.4/100K). Most dangerous: Phoenix (799.6/100K).
- →374 murders in 2024 — a rate of 4.9 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Arizona's violent crime rate has changed by -29%.
Violent Crime Rate
421.9
-2.7% YoY
Murder Rate
4.9
374 total
Property Crime Rate
1792.1
135,883 total
Population
7,582,384
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 31,991
Murder374
Rape3,033
Robbery4,897
Aggravated Assault23,687
Property Crime: 135,883
Burglary16,511
Larceny-Theft100,839
Motor Vehicle Theft18,533
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 799.6 | 1,662,809 |
| Show Low | 737.4 | 12,341 |
| Tucson | 588.8 | 548,789 |
| Glendale | 488.4 | 255,512 |
| Eloy | 484.8 | 19,594 |
| Mesa | 482.7 | 513,585 |
| Tempe | 470.3 | 191,376 |
| Flagstaff | 463.2 | 76,433 |
| Bullhead City | 455.3 | 43,923 |
| Apache Junction | 426.3 | 41,994 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley | 51.4 | 48,680 |
| Douglas | 78.1 | 15,359 |
| Chino Valley | 78.2 | 14,059 |
| Paradise Valley | 80.4 | 12,440 |
| San Luis | 87.6 | 38,809 |
| Sahuarita | 91.8 | 37,049 |
| Surprise | 109.1 | 163,202 |
| Marana | 115.7 | 60,507 |
| Queen Creek | 119.8 | 82,639 |
| Florence | 119.9 | 23,354 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Arizona
278 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (48), Religion (4)
Explore full hate crime data →Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.