Maricopa County, located in Arizona, has a relatively high rate of violent crime at 21.2 compared to the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. However, the county's property crime rate is even higher at 45.9, well above the national average of 35.4. Property crime includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these statistics, it is worth noting that Maricopa County has seen a decrease in crime rates in recent years, thanks to collaborative efforts between law enforcement, community organizations, and local residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Maricopa County violent crime is 21.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Maricopa County property crime is 45.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Maricopa, Arizona does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Phoenix, Arizona. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Phoenix, Arizona. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.