Arizona Crime Statistics and Rates Report (AZ)

Arizona crime statistics indicate a total downward trend in crime based on data from 26 years when violent crime was increasing and property crime was decreasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in Arizona for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025 when the state violent crime rate was higher than the national violent crime rate average by 15.36% and the state property crime rate was lower than the national property crime rate average by 1.39%.

Property and Violent Crime

Summary

2025 Crime (Actual Data)	Incidents
Aggravated Assault	21,788
Arson	389
Burglary	13,000
Larceny and Theft	88,382
Motor Vehicle Theft	14,005
Murder and Manslaughter	343
Rape	2,869
Robbery	3,814
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)	144,201
Property Crime	115,387
Violent Crime	28,814

State versus National Crime Comparison

Arizona Property Crime vs. National Comparison

Arizona Violent Crime vs. National Comparison

Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.