Maricopa County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Maricopa County in AZ is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 291,378 violent crimes and 435,181 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.3 per 100k residents, which is +1.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 172.0 per 100k, +5.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 CAnnual Rate107.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291,378 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,120 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents9,434 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18,050 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents57,311 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate172.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents435,181 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents59,130 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents319,735 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54,477 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.3 | C | 291378 | 106.2 | +1.0% |
| Property Crime | 172.0 | C | 435181 | 163.6 | +5.1% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 1120 | 0.5 | -55.5% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 9434 | 3.5 | +3.3% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 18050 | 5.8 | -38.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 57311 | 22.3 | -18.1% |
| Burglary | 23.4 | C | 59130 | 24.0 | -2.6% |
| Larceny | 122.8 | C | 319735 | 116.4 | +5.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.2 | C | 54477 | 22.2 | +13.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Avondale Police Department
Avondale, AZ
Buckeye Police Department
Buckeye, AZ
Chandler Police Department
Chandler, AZ
El Mirage Police Department
El Mirage, AZ
Gilbert Police Department
Gilbert, AZ
Glendale Police Department
Glendale, AZ
Goodyear Police Department
Goodyear, AZ
Mesa Police Department
Mesa, AZ
Paradise Valley Police Department
Paradise Valley, AZ
Peoria Police Department
Peoria, AZ
Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix, AZ
Scottsdale Police Department
Scottsdale, AZ
Surprise Police Department
Surprise, AZ
Tempe Police Department
Tempe, AZ
Tolleson Police Department
Tolleson, AZ