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Phoenix Crime Report

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Crime Map & Safety Report

A measured, data-led overview of crime and safety across Phoenix, built from Phoenix Police Department incident records and U.S. Census figures.

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4,187,720Residents
96Crime index (100 = U.S. avg)
57thPercentile vs. U.S. cities

At a glance

Your real-world odds in Phoenix

Estimated annual chance of being affected, calibrated against national benchmark rates.

1 in 347
Violent crime odds / year
24% below the national average
1 in 50
Property crime odds / year
9% above the national average
4% below the national average
Overall crime vs. national
42,544
Incidents analyzed
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Crime map

Where crime happens in Phoenix

Warmer blocks report more crime relative to the rest of the city.

Reported Phoenix Police Department incidents, shaded by intensity. Open the full map for a larger view.
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Latest reports

Recent crime in Phoenix

The newest reported incidents across the city.

  • Theft

    20XX E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016

    LARCENY-THEFT

  • Assault

    22XX W VAN BUREN ST, Phoenix, AZ 85009

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

  • Theft

    45XX E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85008

    LARCENY-THEFT

  • Assault

    65XX N 43RD AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85019

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

  • Theft

    37XX W LOWER BUCKEYE RD, Phoenix, AZ 85009

    MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

  • Burglary

    152XX S 42ND ST, Phoenix, AZ 85044

    BURGLARY

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Neighborhoods

Safest & highest-crime Phoenix areas

Every neighborhood graded A to F. Tap one for its own map and recent incidents.

Safest neighborhoods

Anthem Country ClubA+6,200 residentsAnthem EastA+18,570 residentsNorth GatewayA+17,392 residentsDesert ViewA+59,080 residents

Highest-crime neighborhoods

Central CityC+67,057 residentsMidtown PhoenixB66,474 residentsSouth MountainB+135,618 residentsCamelback EastB+159,261 residents

Trend

Reported crime over the past year

Oct: 3,955Nov: 3,694Dec: 3,737Jan: 3,534Feb: 3,188Mar: 3,406Apr: 3,339May: 3,750Jun: 3,470Jul: 3,497Aug: 3,096Sep: 114
OctLatest month down 11.5% vs. prior monthSep

Explore

Dig into the data

Explore Phoenix crime and safety in detail:

Phoenix Crime Map InteractiveSee where crime concentrates block by block.Phoenix Crime Rate StatisticsViolent & property rates vs. the U.S. average.Crime by Type BreakdownTheft, vehicle theft, assault, robbery & more.Neighborhood Rankings A–F gradesSafest and highest-crime Phoenix neighborhoods.

Overview

Understanding crime in Phoenix

Phoenix sprawls across hundreds of square miles of desert, and that sheer scale means safety varies enormously from one district to the next. Upscale, mountain-framed Arcadia and the suburban calm of Ahwatukee Foothills contrast with the older Maryvale district on the west side and the dense corridors running through central and south Phoenix, where crime concentrates.

This project sidesteps the one-size-fits-all citywide statistic. Each neighborhood and ZIP code receives a letter grade on a consistent A-to-F scale, and raw incident counts are reframed as practical, real-world odds, giving residents of a city this large a way to evaluate their own slice of it.

About this data: Numbers are drawn from Phoenix Police Department open crime data alongside U.S. Census Bureau demographic estimates. They reflect incidents reported to police across a very large jurisdiction and can be affected by reporting patterns and the city's wide geographic spread.

FAQ

Phoenix crime: common questions

Is Phoenix a safe city to live in?

Phoenix posts violent and property crime rates above the national average, but its enormous size means risk is spread unevenly across many distinct districts. Suburban and northeast areas tend to feel quite safe, while several central and west-side corridors account for most of the serious crime, so location within the city matters a great deal.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Phoenix?

Arcadia, the Camelback corridor, Ahwatukee Foothills, and the master-planned communities of far north Phoenix such as Desert Ridge are commonly regarded as among the safest. These areas combine lower crime levels with a stable, residential character.

Which areas of Phoenix have the most crime?

The older west-side district of Maryvale, along with central and south Phoenix corridors near downtown and stretches around 27th Avenue, record the highest concentrations of violent and property crime. These patterns reflect long-standing economic conditions rather than being spread evenly across the metro.

How big a problem is vehicle theft in Phoenix?

Vehicle theft is one of Phoenix's most common crimes, with Arizona consistently ranking among the higher states for auto theft. Cars are frequently taken from apartment complexes, shopping-center lots, and along the busy arterial roads, making it a concern even in otherwise quiet neighborhoods.

Where does this Phoenix crime data come from?

The information is compiled from Phoenix Police Department open crime data and combined with U.S. Census Bureau population estimates to calculate rates. Because it reflects reports made to police across a very large jurisdiction, it can lag real conditions and is shaped by local reporting patterns.