Mesa, AZ Crime Rates & Map

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5%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

16%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

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}	Mesa_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	11,274	n/a (estimate)	2,197	2,489	2,324
Murder	27	n/a	5.3	6.8	6.3
Rape	245	n/a	47.7	44.1	40.0
Robbery	311	n/a	60.6	70.1	66.1
Assault	1,610	n/a	313.8	310.5	268.2
Violent crime	2,193	n/a (estimate)	427	432	370
Burglary	1,098	n/a	214.0	271.0	269.8
Theft	6,918	n/a	1,348.2	1,542.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	1,065	n/a	207.6	244.2	282.7
Property crime	9,081	n/a (estimate)	1,770	2,058	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Mesa crime rates are 5% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Mesa are 16% higher than the national average
In Mesa you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mesa is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mesa has decreased by 7%

Mesa crime map

The Mesa crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Mesa 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 Mesa crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Mesa 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 Mesa (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Mesa, AZ per 100,000 people. In Mesa, the total number of daily crimes is 1.13 times less than the Arizona average and 1.06 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Mesa is 1.01 times less than the Arizona average and 1.16 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Mesa has a daily crime rate that is 1.16 times less than the Arizona average and 1.10 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Mesa (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Mesa, Arizona compared to other areas of Arizona, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Mesa safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Mesa is safer than 30% of Arizona cities, and 26% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Arizona, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Mesa. At this time, Mesa sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mesa

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mesa is 1 in 234

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mesa is 1 in 57

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mesa is 1 in 46

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Mesa? In Mesa, AZ you have a 1 in 234 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 57 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Mesa.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Mesa, AZ is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Mesa has increased by 5%, while the property crime rate in Mesa has decreased by 10% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Mesa has decreased by 7% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Mesa police department

Item	Mesa	Arizona	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1,174	12,274	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	3.1	3.3

There are a total of 1,174 Mesa police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16.1% less than the Arizona average and 20% 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}
Fountain Hills, AZ	25,167	181	864	1,046
Gilbert, AZ	248,349	117	1,017	1,133
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
Mesa, AZ	508,918	427	1,770	2,197

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sacramento, CA	503,482	902	3,167	4,069
Atlanta, GA	497,642	841	3,748	4,589
Fresno, CA	526,147	865	3,449	4,314
Kansas City, MO	491,158	1,481	4,715	6,197
Omaha, NE	479,529	561	3,468	4,029
Mesa, AZ	508,918	427	1,770	2,197

Source: The Mesa, 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.