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Is Avondale, Arizona Safe?

Population 100,983 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Avondale earns a C- safety grade with 238.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,684 per 100K.

Avondale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAvondaleArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.6326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2019.62049.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1684.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2020/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Avondale

Violent crime in Avondale is close to the national average. The rate of 363.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2019.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,684 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Avondale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,684
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Avondale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avondale
363.6
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avondale
2019.6
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Avondale Safety

Is Avondale safe?
Not especially. Avondale earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.3 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 Avondale?
238.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2019.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Avondale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Avondale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,684 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Avondale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Avondale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Avondale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Avondale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Avondale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Avondale compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Avondale ranks behind about 73% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Avondale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Avondale?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.3 per-thousand rate put Avondale below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Avondale?
363.6 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (74), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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