Yuma County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Yuma County in AZ is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,396 violent crimes and 11,497 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.8 per 100k residents, which is -56.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.6 per 100k, -67.2% below 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 AAnnual Rate45.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,396 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,152 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,497 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,253 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,631 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,516 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.8 | A | 6396 | 106.2 | -56.8% |
| Property Crime | 53.6 | A | 11497 | 163.6 | -67.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 51 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 189 | 3.5 | -92.9% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 232 | 5.8 | -82.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.7 | A | 2152 | 22.3 | -42.7% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 2253 | 24.0 | -72.0% |
| Larceny | 40.5 | A | 7631 | 116.4 | -65.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.4 | A | 1516 | 22.2 | -71.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Somerton Police Department
Somerton, AZ
Yuma Police Department
Yuma, AZ
San Luis Police Department
San Luis, AZ
Wellton Police Department
Wellton, AZ