Peoria, AZ has safety grade D, a population of about 172,109, an overall crime rate near 3,657 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Peoria, AZ is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Peoria, AZ for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Peoria, AZ Crime Rate and Safety Report
Peoria, AZ crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 21.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
9.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (57.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 6,294 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Peoria are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Peoria, AZ Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0454050, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 6,294. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 3,598 incidents, followed by assault (1,560 incidents) and others (877 incidents). Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent (2,039 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (901 incidents). Assault offenses account for all incidents within the assault category. The "others" category is composed of fraud offenses (775 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (66 incidents), extortion/blackmail (22 incidents), arson (11 incidents), bribery (1 incident), and human trafficking (2 incidents). Sex offenses account for 200 incidents, with sex offenses being the most common (163 incidents). Robbery accounts for 50 incidents, and homicide accounts for 9 incidents.
Peoria, AZ crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
85351
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Safety20.7
Per 1K21
Total Crimes85302
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Safety20.3
Per 1K20
Total Crimes85303
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Safety19.5
Per 1K19
Total Crimes85305
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Safety19.5
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FAQ about crime in Peoria, AZ
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Peoria, AZ.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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