In a stark revelation from a recent study by Suzuki Law, Mohave County has been identified as the Arizona county with the highest crime rate, based on an analysis of FBI crime data. With a total crime score of 99.54, the county stands out significantly, with its property crime rate at 167.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 121% above the state average, and a violent crime rate at 108.5, 74% higher than Arizona's average.
The January 13, 2025 study, published by the Arizona Free News, paints a troubling picture of Mohave County's battle with crime, particularly in terms of property offenses. "The data indicates that property crimes are a major issue in Arizona, especially in counties like Mohave," commented a Suzuki Law spokesperson.
Mohave County's crime landscape is not uniform across its vast area. CrimeGrade.org's detailed analysis shows a disparity, with the northwest area of the County reporting a 1 in 10 chance of becoming a crime victim, while the south part of the County is considerably safer, with odds as low as 1 in 29. Perhaps because the Sheriff allocates more Department resources to Lake Havasu City?
Property crime, including motor vehicle theft, arson, larceny, and burglary, is particularly rampant. For example, NeighborhoodScout data from 2021 shows that in Mohave Valley the chance of becoming a victim of property crime stands at 1 in 54, while violent crime risk is lower, at 1 in 539. Similarly, Fort Mohave faces a 1 in 42 chance of property crime victimization, with violent crimes at a rate of 1 in 270, highlighting the variable nature of these issues.
Mohave County's status as Arizona's crime leader in 2025 should be a wake-up call for local authorities and residents alike. Despite these figures, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office did not respond to a request for comment by Arizona Free News prior to their breaking the story on the crime report study.