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Benson, AZ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Benson Police Department serves the city of Benson, AZ in Cochise County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 52 violent crimes and 97 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.0 per 100k residents, which is 40.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 223.6 per 100k, 36.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate149.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate93.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate223.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate204.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime149.0D52106.2+40.3%
Property Crime223.6D97163.6+36.6%
Aggravated Assault93.1F2022.3+318.5%
Larceny204.9F79116.4+76.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft18.6B1022.2-16.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bisbee 0 miles
A 39.6
A 39.6
Violent: 73.4% lower
Property: 82.3% lower
Douglas 0 miles
A 39.6
C 158.4
Violent: 73.4% lower
Property: 29.1% lower
Tombstone 0 miles
F 304.2
D 228.1
Violent: 104.1% higher
Property: 2.1% higher
Willcox 29 miles
A 62.4
A 62.4
Violent: 58.1% lower
Property: 72.1% lower
Sierra Vista 35 miles
C 116.6
C 147.4
Violent: 21.8% lower
Property: 34.1% lower