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Is Peoria, Arizona Safe?

Population 200,881 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Peoria means there's room for concern. The 229.6 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 1,320 per 100K.

Peoria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPeoriaArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.9326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1987.12049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1320.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate182.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

309/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1987/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Peoria

Violent crime in Peoria is below the national average. The rate of 308.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1987.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,320 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Peoria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,320
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft182
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Peoria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peoria
308.9
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peoria
1987.1
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Peoria Safety

Is Peoria safe?
Not especially. Peoria earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Peoria?
229.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1987.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Peoria safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Peoria's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,320 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Peoria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Peoria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Peoria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Peoria?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Peoria's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Peoria compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Peoria ranks behind about 64% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Peoria 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 Peoria?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.6 per-thousand rate put Peoria below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 309 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Peoria?
308.9 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (48), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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