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Is Glendale, Arizona Safe?

Population 260,572 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Glendale faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,608 per 100K.

Glendale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlendaleArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.4326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2316.12049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1608.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate288.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

295/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2316/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glendale

Violent crime in Glendale is below the national average. The rate of 295.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2316.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,608 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glendale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,608
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft288
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glendale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendale
295.4
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendale
2316.1
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glendale Safety

Is Glendale safe?
Not especially. Glendale earns a D with a crime rate of 261.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glendale?
261.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2316.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glendale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glendale's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,608 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glendale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glendale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glendale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glendale?
Crime rates have held steady in Glendale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Glendale compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Glendale ranks behind about 78% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Glendale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Glendale?
Bad. A D grade and 261.2 per-thousand rate put Glendale below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 295 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glendale?
295.4 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (43), and murder (6.0) 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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