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10%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
45%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
20%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleScottsdale/100k peopleArizona/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime6,319n/a (estimate)2,5702,7132,346
Murder5n/a2.06.96.5
Rape98n/a39.944.038.4
Robbery102n/a41.583.773.9
Assault322n/a131.0350.2279.7
Violent crime527n/a (estimate)214485388
Burglary688n/a279.8330.0314.2
Theft4,686n/a1,905.81,656.01,398.0
Vehicle theft418n/a170.0241.7246.0
Property crime5,792n/a (estimate)2,3562,2281,958

Scottsdale, AZ Crime Quiz

     

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Scottsdale crime rates are 10% higher than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Scottsdale are 45% lower than the national average
    • In Scottsdale you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Scottsdale is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Scottsdale has increased by 21%

    Scottsdale crime map



    The Scottsdale crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Scottsdale 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 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 1.06 times less than the state average and 1.10 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Scottsdale on a daily basis are 2.26 times less than than Arizona average and 1.81 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Scottsdale are 1.06 times more than the daily state average and 1.20 times more 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 56% safer than other cities of Arizona and 37% 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 467
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Scottsdale is 1 in 43
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Scottsdale is 1 in 39
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Scottsdale? In Scottsdale, AZ you have a 1 in 467 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 43 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 39 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 35%, while the property crime rate in Scottsdale has increased by 20% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Scottsdale has increased by 21% with regards to total crimes year over year.

        Scottsdale police department

        Item Scottsdale Arizona National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)63812,274558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.93.13.3
        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
        Arizona8,206157266
        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, AZ23,8632049361,139
        Gilbert, AZ226,8321191,0701,189
        Maricopa Colony, AZ1,0272641,2111,474
        Paradise Valley, AZ13,833621,4421,504
        Chandler, AZ242,1311881,7021,890
        Mesa, AZ470,4564051,9612,366
        Deer Creek, AZ1694321,9862,418
        Scottsdale, AZ234,4952142,3562,570

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        Chesapeake, VA233,1944631,6992,161
        Irving, TX232,0133342,4402,774
        Reno, NV237,1215752,8583,433
        Scottsdale, AZ234,4952142,3562,570
        Source: The Scottsdale, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.