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Is Gilbert, Arizona Safe?

Population 287,285 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Gilbert runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,510 per 100K.

Gilbert Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGilbertArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate468.1326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2148.02049.51,832.3
Murder Rate10.0--5.7
Assault Rate371.0--268.2
Theft Rate1510.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

468/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2148/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gilbert

Violent crime in Gilbert is above the national average. The rate of 468.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2148.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,510 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 371 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Gilbert Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder10
01.8x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault371
01.4x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,510
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gilbert Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gilbert
468.1
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gilbert
2148.0
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gilbert Safety

Is Gilbert safe?
Not especially. Gilbert earns a D with a crime rate of 261.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gilbert?
261.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 468.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2148.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gilbert safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gilbert's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,510 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gilbert?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gilbert generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gilbert police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gilbert?
Crime rates have held steady in Gilbert, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Gilbert compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Gilbert ranks behind about 89% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gilbert to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Gilbert?
Bad. A D grade and 261.6 per-thousand rate put Gilbert below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 468 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gilbert?
468.1 per 100,000, which is 29% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (371), robbery (54), and murder (10.0) 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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