Scottsdale, AZ Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 12%

Violent crime 54%

Property crime 4%

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Scottsdale_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	5,415	n/a (estimate)	2,059	2,713	2,346
Murder	7	n/a	2.7	6.9	6.5
Rape	109	n/a	41.4	44.0	38.4
Robbery	97	n/a	36.9	83.7	73.9
Assault	257	n/a	97.7	350.2	279.7
Violent crime	470	n/a (estimate)	179	485	388
Burglary	683	n/a	259.7	330.0	314.2
Theft	3,963	n/a	1,506.8	1,656.0	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	299	n/a	113.7	241.7	246.0
Property crime	4,945	n/a (estimate)	1,880	2,228	1,958

Key findings

Scottsdale crime rates are 12% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Scottsdale are 54% lower than the national average
In Scottsdale you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Scottsdale is safer than 48% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Scottsdale has decreased by 3%

Scottsdale crime map

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The Scottsdale crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Scottsdale as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Scottsdale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Scottsdale (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Arizona, are 1.32 times less than the state average and 1.14 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Scottsdale on a daily basis are 2.71 times less than than Arizona average and 2.17 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Scottsdale are 1.18 times less than the daily state average and 1.04 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Scottsdale (higher is better)

Is Scottsdale safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Arizona as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Scottsdale to other cities in the state and across the country, Scottsdale is 67% safer than other cities of Arizona and 48% safer than other cities in the nation. Scottsdale has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Scottsdale

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Scottsdale is 1 in 560

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Scottsdale is 1 in 54

The chance of being a victim of crime in Scottsdale is 1 in 49

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Scottsdale? In Scottsdale, AZ you have a 1 in 560 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 54 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Scottsdale.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Scottsdale, AZ is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Scottsdale has increased by 13%, while the property crime rate in Scottsdale has decreased by 4% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Scottsdale has decreased by 3% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Scottsdale police department

Item	Scottsdale	Arizona	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	638	12,274	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	3.1	3.3

There are a total of 638 Scottsdale police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.9% less than the Arizona average and 12.2% 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	23,863	204	936	1,139
Gilbert, AZ	226,832	109	1,078	1,187
Maricopa Colony, AZ	1,027	264	1,211	1,474
Paradise Valley, AZ	13,833	101	1,454	1,555
Chandler, AZ	242,131	206	1,855	2,060
Mesa, AZ	470,456	372	1,846	2,218
Deer Creek, AZ	169	432	1,986	2,418
Scottsdale, AZ	234,495	179	1,880	2,059

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Garland, TX	234,810	287	2,524	2,811
Hialeah, FL	235,626	191	1,644	1,835
Chesapeake, VA	233,194	456	2,273	2,730
Chesapeake, VA	233,194	413	1,786	2,199
Irving, TX	232,013	321	2,561	2,882
Scottsdale, AZ	234,495	179	1,880	2,059

Source: The Scottsdale, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.