Lake Havasu City, AZ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lake Havasu City Police Department serves the city of Lake Havasu City, AZ in Mohave County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,466 violent crimes and 3,808 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.3 per 100k residents, which is 29.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 105.5 per 100k, 35.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 D
Annual Rate137.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,466 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate105.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,808 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,953 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime137.3D4466106.2+29.3%
Property Crime105.5A3808163.6-35.5%
Robbery1.7A155.8-71.3%
Aggravated Assault31.8D48022.3+43.0%
Burglary11.7A51124.0-51.2%
Larceny82.0B2953116.4-29.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.7A31022.2-47.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

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City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Kingman 51 miles
D 127.9
F 264.1
Violent: 6.9% lower
Property: 150.3% higher
Parker 54 miles
B 90.1
C 150.1
Violent: 34.4% lower
Property: 42.3% higher
Quartzsite 54 miles
F 256.1
F 341.4
Violent: 86.5% higher
Property: 223.7% higher
Bullhead City 91 miles
C 105.4
D 199.3
Violent: 23.3% lower
Property: 88.9% higher
Colorado City 91 miles
A 38.6
D 231.9
Violent: 71.9% lower
Property: 119.9% higher