Santa Cruz County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Santa Cruz County in AZ is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 859 violent crimes and 3,033 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.4 per 100k residents, which is 56.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.0 per 100k, 10.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents859 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,033 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,864 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents715 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.4 | A | 859 | 106.2 | -56.4% |
| Property Crime | 146.0 | B | 3033 | 163.6 | -10.8% |
| Homicide | 1.7 | F | 13 | 0.5 | +220.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.8 | B | 193 | 22.3 | -24.5% |
| Burglary | 36.9 | D | 449 | 24.0 | +53.6% |
| Larceny | 78.9 | B | 1864 | 116.4 | -32.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.2 | D | 715 | 22.2 | +36.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Nogales Police Department
Nogales, AZ