Is Mesa, AZ Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Mesa, Arizona reported 350.16 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.53 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 120.60 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,777 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Mesa, Arizona reported 164.15 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.85 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 28.85 per 100,000 below that reference, with 833 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Mesa, Arizona reported 993.74 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.90 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 113.23 per 100,000 below that reference, with 5,043 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Mesa, Arizona reported 172.82 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.92 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 15.33 per 100,000 below that reference, with 877 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Mesa, Arizona reported 48.48 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.00 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 0.24 per 100,000 above that reference, with 246 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Mesa, AZ has an adjusted safety score of 41.06 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Arizona workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 246 | 48.48 | 48.24 |
1.0× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 1777 | 350.16 | 229.56 |
1.53× national |
| Burglary | 877 | 172.82 | 188.15 | 0.92× national |
| Larceny-theft | 5043 | 993.74 | 1106.97 | 0.9× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 833 | 164.15 | 193.0 | 0.85× national |
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What drives Mesa's safety score?
Mesa ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 507,478 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 48.22, while Community Order is lowest at 35.89. The 12.33-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 350.16 per 100,000 (1.53× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 164.15 per 100,000 (0.85× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Mesa, Arizona recorded 5,043 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 57.5% of the 8,776 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 246 robbery reports (2.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Mesa, Arizona recorded 1,777 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 20.2% of the 8,776 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 246 robbery reports (2.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Mesa, Arizona recorded 877 burglary offenses in 2025, 10.0% of the 8,776 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 246 robbery reports (2.8%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Mesa, Arizona uses a reporting population of 507,478 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Mesa, Arizona has an adjusted score of 41.06 points out of 100 versus 45.12 in Tucson, Arizona, a difference of 4.06 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Mesa ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Mesa, Arizona has an adjusted score of 41.06 points out of 100 versus 33.94 in Phoenix, Arizona, a difference of 7.12 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Mesa ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mesa safe compared to other places in Arizona?
Mesa is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 41.06 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona.
What is the crime rate in Mesa?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Mesa's safety rating?
Mesa's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 41.06 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arizona. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Mesa?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Mesa?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.