The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Buckeye, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Buckeye

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Buckeye.

 

Buckeye, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B
Other Crime Grade
A-

$39.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Buckeye, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $992 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Buckeye in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Buckeye, AZ Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Buckeye ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of cities but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Buckeye's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Buckeye is 15.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Buckeye Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Buckeye varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 119 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Buckeye, AZ see the most incidents - about 512 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Buckeye, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Buckeye for 2025 is $39,815,488. This translates to approximately $303 per resident and $992 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Buckeye. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Buckeye Compared to Other Cities?

Buckeye, AZ: $303
Pinon, AZ: $975
Saddlebrooke, AZ: $203
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Buckeye is $303 per year, which is $161 less than the national average and $149 less than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Buckeye:
  • In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $672 more than in Buckeye.
  • In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $100 less than in Buckeye

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Buckeye for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Buckeye
Cost per Buckeye Resident
Murder
$16.8 million
$128
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3.43 million
$26
Robbery
$1.55 million
$12
Assault
$4.74 million
$36
Kidnapping
$950,352
$7
Vehicle Theft
$1.96 million
$15
Burglary
$1.63 million
$12
Theft
$4.86 million
$37
Arson
$246,521
$2
Vandalism
$1.43 million
$11
Animal Cruelty
$54,644
$0
Drug Crimes
$1.68 million
$13
Identity Theft
$473,907
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$39,815,488
$303

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Buckeye, AZ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Buckeye totals $129,684,381 ($988 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $169,499,869 ($1,291 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Buckeye crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Buckeye has 4, have the same problem. Of Buckeye’s 131,314 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Buckeye Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Buckeye residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.257
Robbery
0.3742
Rape
0.4314
Murder
0.0681
Total Violent Crime
2.131 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.141
Vehicle Theft
0.9638
Burglary
1.372
Arson
0.0777
Total Property Crime
9.554 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1194
Drug Crimes
1.727
Vandalism
1.526
Identity Theft
0.4663
Animal Cruelty
0.0563
Total "Other" Rate
3.895 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Buckeye is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Buckeye.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
C+
A-
A-
B
B+
A-
C
A-
A+
A-
A+
A
A-
A
D
F
D-
B-
C+
C+
A
B-
A-
A-
B-
B+
B-
B-
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Buckeye is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
B-
B-
C-
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
B+
B
B
D
D
D
C
C+
C+
A
A-
A-
C-
D+
D+
C+
C
C
D-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Buckeye is safer than the Arizona state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Buckeye, AZ average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Buckeye schools on SchoolGrade

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