Is Phoenix, AZ Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Phoenix, Arizona reported 148.45 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.08 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 100.21 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,412 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Phoenix, Arizona reported 503.07 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.19 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 273.51 per 100,000 above that reference, with 8,174 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Phoenix, Arizona reported 364.96 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.89 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 171.96 per 100,000 above that reference, with 5,930 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Phoenix, Arizona reported 277.20 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.47 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 89.05 per 100,000 above that reference, with 4,504 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Phoenix, Arizona reported 1,473.94 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.33 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 366.97 per 100,000 above that reference, with 23,949 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Phoenix, AZ has an adjusted safety score of 33.94 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Arizona workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 2412 | 148.45 | 48.24 |
3.08× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 8174 | 503.07 | 229.56 |
2.19× national |
| Burglary | 4504 | 277.2 | 188.15 |
1.47× national |
| Larceny-theft | 23949 | 1473.94 | 1106.97 |
1.33× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5930 | 364.96 | 193.0 |
1.89× national |
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What drives Phoenix's safety score?
Phoenix ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 1,624,832 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 80.04, while Personal Safety is lowest at 10.02. The 70.02-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Robbery is highest relative to its national reference at 148.45 per 100,000 (3.08× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 1473.94 per 100,000 (1.33× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Phoenix, Arizona recorded 23,949 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 53.3% of the 44,969 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 2,412 robbery reports (5.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Phoenix, Arizona recorded 8,174 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 18.2% of the 44,969 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 2,412 robbery reports (5.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Phoenix, Arizona recorded 5,930 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 13.2% of the 44,969 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 2,412 robbery reports (5.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Phoenix, Arizona uses a reporting population of 1,624,832 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Phoenix, Arizona has an adjusted score of 33.94 points out of 100 versus 45.12 in Tucson, Arizona, a difference of 11.18 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Phoenix ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Phoenix, Arizona has an adjusted score of 33.94 points out of 100 versus 41.06 in Mesa, Arizona, a difference of 7.12 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Phoenix ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phoenix safe compared to other places in Arizona?
Phoenix is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 33.94 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona.
What is the crime rate in Phoenix?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Phoenix's safety rating?
Phoenix's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 33.94 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Phoenix?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Phoenix?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.