La Paz County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Paz County in AZ is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 852 violent crimes and 1,763 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 127.8 per 100k residents, which is 20.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 216.5 per 100k, 32.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate127.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (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 Rate216.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,763 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate62.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents966 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 127.8 | D | 852 | 106.2 | +20.3% |
| Property Crime | 216.5 | D | 1763 | 163.6 | +32.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 13.1 | F | 32 | 3.5 | +270.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 231 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 62.8 | F | 479 | 24.0 | +161.5% |
| Larceny | 126.4 | C | 966 | 116.4 | +8.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.3 | D | 300 | 22.2 | +23.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Paz County Sheriff's Office
Parker Police Department
Parker, AZ
Quartzsite Police Department
Quartzsite, AZ