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Is Apache Junction, Arizona Safe?

Population 45,672 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 45,672, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Apache Junction earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,501 per 100K.

Apache Junction Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricApache JunctionArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1782.72049.51,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1501.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

219.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1783/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Apache Junction

Violent crime in Apache Junction is close to the national average. The rate of 412.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1782.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,501 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Apache Junction Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary192
071% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,501
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Apache Junction Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apache Junction
412.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apache Junction
1782.7
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apache Junction Safety

Is Apache Junction safe?
Not especially. Apache Junction earns a C with a crime rate of 219.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Apache Junction?
219.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1782.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Apache Junction safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Apache Junction's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,501 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Apache Junction?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Apache Junction generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Apache Junction police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Apache Junction?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Apache Junction's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Apache Junction compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Apache Junction ranks behind about 63% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Apache Junction to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Apache Junction?
Bad. A C grade and 219.5 per-thousand rate put Apache Junction below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Apache Junction?
412.5 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (76), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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