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Is Chandler, Arizona Safe?

Population 278,748 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Chandler means there's room for concern. The 247.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,801 per 100K.

Chandler Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChandlerArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.1326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2194.02049.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1801.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2194/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chandler

Violent crime in Chandler is below the national average. The rate of 278.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2194.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,801 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chandler Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,801
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chandler Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chandler
278.1
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chandler
2194.0
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chandler Safety

Is Chandler safe?
Not especially. Chandler earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chandler?
247.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2194.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chandler safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chandler's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,801 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chandler?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chandler generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chandler police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chandler?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Chandler's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Chandler compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Chandler ranks behind about 72% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Chandler to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Chandler?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.2 per-thousand rate put Chandler below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chandler?
278.1 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (38), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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