Yuma, AZ Crime


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Yuma, AZ has unfortunately struggled with high rates of both violent and property crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Yuma is 32.3, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Yuma is 46.7, also above the national average of 35.4. This category encompasses crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. The context of this information is important because it highlights the severity of crime in Yuma compared to the rest of the United States. It is clear that measures need to be taken to address and reduce these high crime rates in order to create a safer community for its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Yuma violent crime is 32.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Yuma property crime is 46.7. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Yuma, Arizona does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Yuma, Arizona. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Yuma, Arizona. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Somerton, AZ Crime History
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Somerton, AZ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
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Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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