Is Phoenix or Port Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Port Angeles is safer than Phoenix (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,055 per 100,000 versus 3,125 for Phoenix — 2% lower. Phoenix has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Port Angeles has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Phoenix is 82.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Phoenix — 5-Year Trend
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Port Angeles — 5-Year Trend
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Phoenix, AZ
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Phoenix | Port Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,125.4 | 3,054.7 | +70.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 800.0 | 571.2 | +228.8 |
| Murder Rate | 8.4 | 9.9 | -1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 64.3 | 114.2 | -50.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 181.6 | 49.7 | +132.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 545.3 | 392.4 | +153.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,325.3 | 2,483.5 | -158.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 317.2 | 511.6 | -194.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,582.1 | 1,738.4 | -156.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 426.0 | 233.5 | +192.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phoenix or Port Angeles safer?
Port Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 3,055 per 100K vs 3,125 for Phoenix — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 800.0 per 100K while Port Angeles has 571.2. Port Angeles has lower violent crime.
About Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, Arizona, the "Valley of the Sun," is a sprawling desert metropolis with a rich Native American heritage, including the Hohokam people. It's the fifth-largest city in the United States by population, experiencing rapid growth in recent decades. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 1,662,809, Phoenix has a total crime rate of 3,125.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Port Angeles, WA
Nestled on the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles is a gateway to Olympic National Park, with a rich logging history. Its population is around 20,000, and it sits across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Victoria, Canada. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Port Angeles has a total crime rate of 3,054.7 per 100,000 residents.