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35%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
29%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
36%
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.
Crime data for this area is not available from the FBI. Either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are created based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita and population density.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSun Lakes/100k peopleArizona/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,530 (estimate)2,7132,346
Murdern/an/an/a6.96.5
Rapen/an/an/a44.038.4
Robberyn/an/an/a83.773.9
Assaultn/an/an/a350.2279.7
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)273 (estimate)485388
Burglaryn/an/an/a330.0314.2
Theftn/an/an/a1,656.01,398.0
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a241.7246.0
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,256 (estimate)2,2281,958

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Sun Lakes crime rates are 35% lower than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Sun Lakes are 29% lower than the national average
    • In Sun Lakes you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Sun Lakes is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Sun Lakes has decreased by 6%

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

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sun Lakes

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sun Lakes is 1 in 366
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sun Lakes is 1 in 80
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Sun Lakes is 1 in 66

        Year Over Year Crime In Sun Lakes (per 100,000 people)

        Sun Lakes police department

        Item Sun Lakes Arizona National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a12,274558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.13.3

        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.

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        Maricopa, AZ45,4732537931,045
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        Chandler, AZ242,1311881,7021,890
        Mesa, AZ470,4564051,9612,366
        Sun Lakes, AZ14,8282731,2561,530

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        Midlothian, IL14,8301841,3811,566
        Corinth, MS14,8324583,7724,230
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        Johnson City, NY14,8355252,0362,561
        Whitewater, WI14,8402461,1761,421
        Sun Lakes, AZ14,8282731,2561,530
        Source: The Sun Lakes, 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.