Maricopa County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Maricopa County in AZ is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 308,956 violent crimes and 461,391 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.1 per 100k residents, which is 2.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 163.1 per 100k, 0.3% below 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 Rate104.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents308,956 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,212 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10,141 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18,586 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61,991 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents461,391 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63,627 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents338,021 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57,660 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.1 | C | 308956 | 106.2 | -2.0% |
| Property Crime | 163.1 | C | 461391 | 163.6 | -0.3% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 1212 | 0.5 | -57.6% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 10141 | 3.5 | -4.3% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 18586 | 5.8 | -45.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.3 | B | 61991 | 22.3 | -22.3% |
| Burglary | 22.6 | C | 63627 | 24.0 | -5.8% |
| Larceny | 115.8 | C | 338021 | 116.4 | -0.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.0 | C | 57660 | 22.2 | +8.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
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