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Is El Mirage, Arizona Safe?

Population 35,820 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, El Mirage faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,482 per 100K.

El Mirage Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEl MirageArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.3326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2422.52049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1482.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate400.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2423/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for El Mirage

Violent crime in El Mirage is close to the national average. The rate of 331.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2422.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,482 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

El Mirage Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,482
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft400
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How El Mirage Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Mirage
331.3
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Mirage
2422.5
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About El Mirage Safety

Is El Mirage safe?
Not especially. El Mirage earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.4 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 El Mirage?
275.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2422.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is El Mirage safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. El Mirage's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,482 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in El Mirage?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in El Mirage generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the El Mirage police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in El Mirage?
No. Crime in El Mirage has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does El Mirage compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. El Mirage ranks behind about 95% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is El Mirage to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in El Mirage?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.4 per-thousand rate put El Mirage below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in El Mirage?
331.3 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (53), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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