Yuma County Crime & Safety

Yuma County, Arizona

Safety Score

27/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

1772.2

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

373.3

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1398.9

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

27/100

Higher = safer

State avg 36/100

State Safety Rank

of 15 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Yuma County, Arizona

Balancing Safety and Crime Trends in Yuma

Yuma County's safety score of 97.2 reflects a total crime rate of 1,772.2 per 100K. This is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5.

Yuma's Safety Profile Within Arizona

Yuma sits very close to the state average safety score of 97.4. However, its violent crime rate of 373.3 is notably higher than the Arizona average of 292.1.

Comparative Crime Rates Near the Border

Yuma's total crime rate is slightly higher than Santa Cruz County's 1,743.4 per 100K. It also reports more than double the violent crime rate of its neighbor to the east.

Violent vs Property Crime Breakdown

Violent crime is slightly above the national average at 373.3 per 100K. However, property crime is much lower than the national average, sitting at 1,398.9.

Security Awareness for Yuma Residents

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Yuma County, AZ?

Yuma County has a total crime rate of 1772.2 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (373.3 per 100K) and property crimes (1398.9 per 100K).

Is Yuma County, AZ safe?

Yuma County has a safety score of 27/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #9 out of 15 counties in Arizona for safety (1 = safest).

How does Yuma County crime compare to the Arizona average?

Yuma sits very close to the state average safety score of 97.4. However, its violent crime rate of 373.3 is notably higher than the Arizona average of 292.1.

What types of crime are most common in Yuma County?

Violent crime is slightly above the national average at 373.3 per 100K. However, property crime is much lower than the national average, sitting at 1,398.9.

How is crime data measured and reported for Yuma County?

Crime data for Yuma County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Yuma County?

Yuma County has a safety score of 27/100, which is below the Arizona average of 36/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.