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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$540,230

Cost of Crime™ for Luke Afb, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,835 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Luke Afb 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 Luke Afb, AZ Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Luke Afb ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Luke Afb's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Luke Afb is 40.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Luke Afb Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Luke Afb varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Luke Afb, AZ see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Luke Afb, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Luke Afb for 2025 is $540,230. This translates to approximately $621 per resident and $1,835 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Luke Afb. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Luke Afb Compared to Other Cities?

Luke Afb, AZ:	$621
Pinon, AZ:	$975
Saddlebrooke, AZ:	$203
Arizona:	$452
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Luke Afb is $621 per year, which is $157 more than the national average and $169 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Luke Afb:

In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $354 more than in Luke Afb.
In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $418 less than in Luke Afb

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Luke Afb for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Luke Afb	Cost per Luke Afb Resident
Murder	$124,743	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,986	$33
Robbery	$26,564	$31
Assault	$163,500	$188
Kidnapping	$6,251	$7
Vehicle Theft	$27,989	$32
Burglary	$25,865	$30
Theft	$89,419	$103
Arson	$2,797	$3
Vandalism	$21,116	$24
Animal Cruelty	$655	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,486	$20
Identity Theft	$4,859	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$540,230	$621

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Luke Afb, 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 Luke Afb totals $1,021,351 ($1,174 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,561,581 ($1,795 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 Luke Afb 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 east 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 have the same problem. Of Luke Afb’s 870 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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Luke Afb 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 Luke Afb residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.544
Robbery	0.9707
Rape	0.5495
Murder	0.0763
Total Violent Crime	8.140 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.85
Vehicle Theft	2.078
Burglary	3.278
Arson	0.1331
Total Property Crime	25.33 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1185
Drug Crimes	2.717
Vandalism	3.397
Identity Theft	0.7216
Animal Cruelty	0.1018
Total "Other" Rate	7.057 (B-)

Individual Luke Afb Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Litchfield Park, AZ	A	A-	A
Youngtown, AZ	C-	C-	D+
Waddell, AZ	A+	A-	A+
El Mirage, AZ	B	B-	C+
Avondale, AZ	B-	C+	C+
Surprise, AZ	A-	B+	B
Goodyear, AZ	A-	B	B+
Sun City, AZ	C+	C-	C
Sun City West, AZ	C+	B	C-
Tolleson, AZ	B-	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Luke Afb is higher 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
Troutdale, VA	C-	C+	C+
Brighton, IA	B-	A	A
Brightwood, OR	D+	B-	B-
Bristol, GA	A-	B-	B-
Bromley, KY	D	C+	C+
Brownsdale, MN	B	B	B
Brumley, MO	C-	C-	C-
Burnham, ME	B	B+	B+
Trimble, GA	B-	C-	C-
Albert City, IA	D+	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Luke Afb is less safe than the Arizona state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Luke Afb, AZ average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Luke Afb schools on SchoolGrade

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