Gilbert, AZ Crime Rates & Map

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51%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Gilbert_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,141	n/a (estimate)	1,133	2,489	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	0.7	6.8	6.3
Rape	74	n/a	26.7	44.1	40.0
Robbery	30	n/a	10.8	70.1	66.1
Assault	217	n/a	78.3	310.5	268.2
Violent crime	323	n/a (estimate)	117	432	370
Burglary	276	n/a	99.6	271.0	269.8
Theft	2,332	n/a	841.5	1,542.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	210	n/a	75.8	244.2	282.7
Property crime	2,818	n/a (estimate)	1,017	2,058	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Gilbert crime rates are 51% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Gilbert are 68% lower than the national average
In Gilbert you have a 1 in 89 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Gilbert is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Gilbert has decreased by 5%

Gilbert crime map

The Gilbert crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Gilbert as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Gilbert crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Gilbert crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Gilbert (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Gilbert on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Arizona and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Gilbert (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Arizona, are 2.20 times less than the state average and 2.05 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Gilbert on a daily basis are 3.70 times less than than Arizona average and 3.17 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Gilbert are 2.02 times less than the daily state average and 1.92 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Gilbert (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Gilbert in comparison to other Arizona communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Gilbert safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Gilbert being safer than 86% of cities in Arizona and 71% of cities across the United States. 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 Gilbert. In conclusion, Gilbert ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Gilbert

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gilbert is 1 in 858

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gilbert is 1 in 99

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gilbert is 1 in 89

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Gilbert, Arizona? If you reside in Gilbert, then there is a 1 in 858 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 99. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 89 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Gilbert.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Gilbert is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Gilbert has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 2% in Gilbert, while property crimes in Gilbert have decreased by 5%. Total crime has decreased by 5% year over year.

Gilbert police department

Item	Gilbert	Arizona	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	335	12,274	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	3.1	3.3

There are a total of 335 Gilbert police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 49.6% less than the Arizona average and 51.9% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Arizona

State	Total offenders	Arizona_/100K	National_/100K
Arizona	8,206	157	266

There are a total of 8,206 sex offenders in Arizona. This yields a total of 157 sex offenders in Arizona per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Queen Creek, AZ	52,162	145	993	1,138
Scottsdale, AZ	254,995	233	1,111	1,345
Maricopa Colony, AZ	818	235	1,119	1,353
Sun Lakes, AZ	14,887	244	1,160	1,404
Paradise Valley, AZ	14,502	95	1,429	1,524
Chandler, AZ	257,076	182	1,808	1,990
Mesa, AZ	508,918	427	1,770	2,197
Gilbert, AZ	248,349	117	1,017	1,133

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
North Las Vegas, NV	247,248	422	1,774	2,196
Glendale, AZ	250,290	545	3,240	3,785
Reno, NV	250,903	572	2,556	3,127
Winston-Salem, NC	245,787	1,176	3,894	5,069
Norfolk, VA	244,300	703	4,872	5,575
Gilbert, AZ	248,349	117	1,017	1,133

Source: The Gilbert, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.