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Is Queen Creek, Arizona Safe?

Population 89,770 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Queen Creek means there's room for concern. The 222.8 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 1,752 per 100K.

Queen Creek Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricQueen CreekArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.9326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1963.42049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1752.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate346.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1963/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Queen Creek

Violent crime in Queen Creek is below the national average. The rate of 264.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1963.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,752 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Queen Creek Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,752
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft346
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Queen Creek Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Queen Creek
264.9
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Queen Creek
1963.4
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Creek Safety

Is Queen Creek safe?
Not especially. Queen Creek earns a C with a crime rate of 222.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Queen Creek?
222.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1963.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Queen Creek safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Queen Creek's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,752 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Queen Creek?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Queen Creek generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Queen Creek police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Queen Creek?
No. Crime in Queen Creek has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Queen Creek compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Queen Creek ranks behind about 73% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Queen Creek to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Queen Creek?
Bad. A C grade and 222.8 per-thousand rate put Queen Creek below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Queen Creek?
264.9 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (38), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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