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Is Lake Havasu City, Arizona Safe?

Population 59,358 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Lake Havasu City means there's room for concern. The 217.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,131 per 100K.

Lake Havasu City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake Havasu CityArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.4326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1781.22049.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate310.0--268.2
Theft Rate1131.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate201.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1781/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Havasu City

Violent crime in Lake Havasu City is close to the national average. The rate of 395.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1781.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,131 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 310 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lake Havasu City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault310
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,131
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft201
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Havasu City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Havasu City
395.4
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Havasu City
1781.2
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Havasu City Safety

Is Lake Havasu City safe?
Not especially. Lake Havasu City earns a C with a crime rate of 217.7 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 Lake Havasu City?
217.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1781.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Havasu City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Havasu City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,131 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Havasu City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Havasu City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Havasu City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Havasu City?
Crime rates have held steady in Lake Havasu City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lake Havasu City compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Lake Havasu City ranks behind about 61% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Havasu City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lake Havasu City?
Bad. A C grade and 217.7 per-thousand rate put Lake Havasu City below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 395 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Havasu City?
395.4 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (310), robbery (85), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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