Yuma, AZ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Yuma Police Department serves the city of Yuma, AZ in Yuma County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,152 violent crimes and 9,471 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.4 per 100k residents, which is 11.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.5 per 100k, 19.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 23 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate94.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,152 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,931 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,471 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,930 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,360 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,091 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.4 | B | 5152 | 106.2 | -11.1% |
| Property Crime | 131.5 | B | 9471 | 163.6 | -19.6% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 174 | 3.5 | -71.7% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 214 | 5.8 | -30.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 48.2 | F | 1931 | 22.3 | +116.5% |
| Burglary | 24.1 | C | 1930 | 24.0 | +0.3% |
| Larceny | 90.3 | B | 6360 | 116.4 | -22.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.1 | B | 1091 | 22.2 | -23.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 23 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 7 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 6 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton | 42 miles | B 75.0 | A 13.6 | Violent: 20.5% lower Property: 89.6% lower |
| San Luis | 42 miles | A 13.9 | A 30.7 | Violent: 85.2% lower Property: 76.7% lower |
| Wellton | 42 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 38.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.6% lower |
| Parker | 79 miles | B 90.1 | C 150.1 | Violent: 4.6% lower Property: 14.1% higher |
| Quartzsite | 79 miles | F 256.1 | F 341.4 | Violent: 171.4% higher Property: 159.6% higher |