La Paz County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Paz County in AZ is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 259 violent crimes and 624 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.1 per 100k residents, which is +63.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 245.8 per 100k, +50.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate173.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate245.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate143.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.1 | F | 259 | 106.2 | +63.0% |
| Property Crime | 245.8 | D | 624 | 163.6 | +50.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 15.0 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +324.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 67 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 66.4 | F | 157 | 24.0 | +176.2% |
| Larceny | 143.0 | D | 376 | 116.4 | +22.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.4 | F | 85 | 22.2 | +63.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Parker Police Department
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Quartzsite Police Department
Quartzsite, AZ