Buckeye, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Buckeye Police Department serves the city of Buckeye, AZ in Maricopa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,603 violent crimes and 5,611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.9 per 100k residents, which is 37.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.3 per 100k, 66.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,603 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents537 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,611 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,419 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents496 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.9 | A | 3603 | 106.2 | -37.0% |
| Property Crime | 55.3 | A | 5611 | 163.6 | -66.2% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 226 | 3.5 | -24.2% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 56 | 5.8 | -69.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 537 | 22.3 | -55.9% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 672 | 24.0 | -70.3% |
| Larceny | 41.0 | A | 4419 | 116.4 | -64.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 496 | 22.2 | -67.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | 5 miles | D 137.1 | D 197.5 | Violent: 104.8% higher Property: 256.9% higher |
| El Mirage | 5 miles | C 100.0 | B 111.1 | Violent: 49.4% higher Property: 100.8% higher |
| Peoria | 5 miles | C 110.5 | C 158.3 | Violent: 65.1% higher Property: 186.1% higher |
| Surprise | 5 miles | A 47.7 | A 79.7 | Violent: 28.8% lower Property: 44.0% higher |
| Tempe | 5 miles | F 177.5 | F 262.0 | Violent: 165.2% higher Property: 373.6% higher |