Quartzsite, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Quartzsite Police Department serves the city of Quartzsite, AZ in La Paz County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 137 violent crimes and 266 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 256.1 per 100k residents, which is 141.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 341.4 per 100k, 108.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 FAnnual Rate256.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate341.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate256.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 256.1 | F | 137 | 106.2 | +141.1% |
| Property Crime | 341.4 | F | 266 | 163.6 | +108.7% |
| Burglary | 42.7 | F | 63 | 24.0 | +77.6% |
| Larceny | 256.1 | F | 158 | 116.4 | +120.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 42.7 | F | 44 | 22.2 | +92.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | 0 miles | B 90.1 | C 150.1 | Violent: 64.8% lower Property: 56.0% lower |
| Lake Havasu City | 54 miles | D 137.3 | A 105.5 | Violent: 46.4% lower Property: 69.1% lower |
| Somerton | 66 miles | B 75.0 | A 13.6 | Violent: 70.7% lower Property: 96.0% lower |
| San Luis | 66 miles | A 13.9 | A 30.7 | Violent: 94.6% lower Property: 91.0% lower |
| Wellton | 66 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 38.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.7% lower |