Safford, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Safford Police Department serves the city of Safford, AZ in Graham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 195 violent crimes and 826 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.9 per 100k residents, which is 71.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 299.0 per 100k, 82.8% above 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 Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate299.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents826 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate229.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents700 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.9 | A | 195 | 106.2 | -71.8% |
| Property Crime | 299.0 | F | 826 | 163.6 | +82.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.9 | B | 50 | 22.3 | -10.5% |
| Burglary | 39.9 | F | 82 | 24.0 | +65.9% |
| Larceny | 229.2 | F | 700 | 116.4 | +97.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.9 | D | 44 | 22.2 | +34.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima | 11 miles | A 33.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 13.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Thatcher | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 72.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 75.7% lower |
| Clifton | 39 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 82.2% lower |
| Willcox | 40 miles | A 62.4 | A 62.4 | Violent: 108.8% higher Property: 79.1% lower |
| Benson | 69 miles | D 149.0 | D 223.6 | Violent: 398.4% higher Property: 25.2% lower |