Yuma County, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Yuma County in AZ is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,108 violent crimes and 15,739 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.7 per 100k residents, which is 49.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.0 per 100k, 63.4% 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 AAnnual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,108 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,834 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,739 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,376 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,136 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,070 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.7 | A | 10108 | 106.2 | -49.4% |
| Property Crime | 60.0 | A | 15739 | 163.6 | -63.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 79 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 307 | 3.5 | -74.2% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 268 | 5.8 | -86.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 2834 | 22.3 | -39.8% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 3376 | 24.0 | -65.8% |
| Larceny | 43.8 | A | 10136 | 116.4 | -62.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 2070 | 22.2 | -67.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
Somerton Police Department
Somerton, AZ
Yuma Police Department
Yuma, AZ
San Luis Police Department
San Luis, AZ
Wellton Police Department
Wellton, AZ