Chandler, AZ Crime Rates & Statistics

Reported Annual Crime In Chandler

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Chandler_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	6,710	n/a (estimate)	2,523	3,449	2,837
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Chandler_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Murder	4	n/a	1.5	5.5	5.3
Rape	124	n/a	46.6	47.5	40.4
Robbery	157	n/a	59.0	101.8	102.8
Assault	273	n/a	102.7	315.4	248.5
Violent crime	558	n/a (estimate)	210	470	386
Burglary	864	n/a	324.9	544.4	468.9
Theft	4,895	n/a	1,840.8	2,168.1	1,745.0
Vehicle theft	393	n/a	147.8	265.8	236.9
Property crime	6,152	n/a (estimate)	2,313	2,978	2,451

A general overview of all the annual reported crimes in Chandler, AZ is displayed above. The data has been arranged to make it easier to find both the gross total of reported crimes and the number of crimes reported per 100,000 people in Chandler, AZ. These statistics are further divided into two distinct categories (violent crimes and property crimes) to provide more insight to how prevalent crime is in the area. You'll find that the rate of crime in Chandler, AZ averages 27% lower than the rest of Arizona while the rate of crime on a national scale is 11% lower than. You'll find that the occurrence of violent crime in Chandler, AZ is 55% lower than the average rate of crime in Arizona and 46% lower than the rest of the nation. Similarly, crime involving property stands 22% lower than the remainder of the state of Arizona and 6% lower than the nation's average. Both of these statistics relate to how safe residents and businesses are while performing everyday activities in the Chandler, AZ area.

Did you know?

The overall crime rate in Chandler is 11% lower than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 6.91 daily crimes that occur in Chandler.
Chandler is safer than 47% of the cities in the United States.
In Chandler you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Chandler has increased by 11%.

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Daily Crime In Chandler (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily criminal activity in Chandler, AZ for every 100,000 residents. To compare, daily crime statistics are also disclosed for Arizona as well as those across America as a whole. The Chandler, AZ total amount of daily offenses is 1.37 times less than the Arizona average and 1.12 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Chandler, AZ is 2.24 times less than the Arizona average, and it is 1.84 times less than the national mean. The statistics for property crimes show that Chandler, AZ has a daily crime figure that is 1.29 times less than the Arizona average and 1.06 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Chandler (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in the Chandler, AZ area in comparison to other Arizona communities and all other cities throughout the United States? The evidence provided by these graphs show Chandler, AZ being safer than 60% of cities in Arizona and 47% of cities across the United States as a whole. This is evident by tracking Arizona cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Chandler, AZ. In conclusion, Chandler, AZ now ranks below average in comparison to all United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Chandler

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chandler is 1 in 477

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Chandler is 1 in 44

The chance of being a victim of crime in Chandler is 1 in 40

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Chandler, AZ? The graphics above display the likelihood of becoming victimized by an illegal act such as a crime including violence or property damage. If you reside in Chandler, AZ, the likelihood that you will suffer a violent crime is 1 in 477. These sorts of violent crimes include murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Illegal actions against property are represented by a likelihood of 1 in 44 that you become a victim. These sorts of crimes against personal property include burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Chandler, AZ is 1 in 40.

Year Over Year Crime In Chandler (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Chandler, AZ is becoming a safer or more dangerous residential area or not is an analysis of the crime rate in the area from year to year. In the above illustration, the year to year crime rates are visualized per 100,000 people for property, violent, and total crime. Year to year rate of violent crime in Chandler, AZ has increased by 11% and the rate of property crime in Chandler, AZ has increased by 11%. The total crime rate in Chandler, AZ has increased by 11% year to year.

Chandler police department

Item	Chandler	Arizona	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	472	12,274	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	3.1	3.3

There are a total of 472 Chandler police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 37.3% less than the Arizona average and 40.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Arizona

State	Total offenders	Arizona_/100K	National_/100K
Arizona	5,405	103	222

There are a total of 5,405 sex offenders in Arizona. This yields a total of 103 sex offenders in Arizona per 100,000 residents which is 54% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gilbert, AZ	226,832	78	1,316	1,394
Maricopa Colony, AZ	1,027	255	1,619	1,874
Sun Lakes, AZ	14,828	265	1,679	1,944
Queen Creek, AZ	30,849	295	1,870	2,165
Scottsdale, AZ	234,495	153	2,365	2,519
Mesa, AZ	470,456	429	2,345	2,774
Guadalupe, AZ	6,172	586	3,713	4,299
Chandler, AZ	242,131	210	2,313	2,523

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Glendale, AZ	239,943	496	5,271	5,766
Lubbock, TX	244,507	1,084	5,006	6,090
Norfolk, VA	245,724	658	3,914	4,571
Winston-Salem, NC	238,474	534	3,933	4,468
Madison, WI	246,034	330	2,749	3,079
Chandler, AZ	242,131	210	2,313	2,523

Source: The Chandler, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2016. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.