Cochise County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cochise County in AZ is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,179 violent crimes and 8,777 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.4 per 100k residents, which is 9.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.7 per 100k, 25.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,179 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents951 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,777 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,602 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,438 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents661 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.4 | C | 5179 | 106.2 | -9.2% |
| Property Crime | 122.7 | B | 8777 | 163.6 | -25.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 91 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 88 | 5.8 | -90.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.5 | B | 951 | 22.3 | -12.2% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 1602 | 24.0 | -78.7% |
| Larceny | 107.1 | C | 6438 | 116.4 | -8.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 661 | 22.2 | -55.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cochise County Sheriff's Office
Benson Police Department
Benson, AZ
Bisbee Police Department
Bisbee, AZ
Douglas Police Department
Douglas, AZ
Huachuca City Police Department
Huachuca City, AZ
Sierra Vista Police Department
Sierra Vista, AZ
Tombstone Police Department
Tombstone, AZ
Willcox Police Department
Willcox, AZ