Apache Junction, AZ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Apache Junction Police Department serves the city of Apache Junction, AZ in Maricopa, Pinal County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,572 violent crimes and 3,808 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 171.1 per 100k residents, which is 61.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 110.0 per 100k, 32.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate171.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,572 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate53.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate110.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,808 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate90.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,650 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime171.1F2572106.2+61.1%
Property Crime110.0B3808163.6-32.8%
Rape2.4B853.5-31.0%
Aggravated Assault53.8F52722.3+141.6%
Burglary4.9A64124.0-79.6%
Larceny90.4B2650116.4-22.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.2A49122.2-44.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Bisexual 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Physical Disability 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Gilbert 15 miles
B 74.7
A 79.0
Violent: 56.3% lower
Property: 28.2% lower
Mesa 17 miles
D 134.2
B 141.1
Violent: 21.6% lower
Property: 28.3% higher
Chandler 19 miles
B 73.3
B 143.8
Violent: 57.2% lower
Property: 30.7% higher
Scottsdale 22 miles
A 64.0
C 185.5
Violent: 62.6% lower
Property: 68.7% higher
Paradise Valley 24 miles
A 23.9
B 119.4
Violent: 86.0% lower
Property: 8.5% higher