Is Phoenix or Richfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Richfield is safer than Phoenix (Safety Score 24/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100,000 versus 3,125 for Phoenix — 13% lower. Phoenix has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Richfield has a 68% lower rate.
Note: Phoenix is 45.8x 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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Richfield — 5-Year Trend
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Phoenix, AZ
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Phoenix | Richfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,125.4 | 2,731.0 | +394.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 800.0 | 270.1 | +530.0 |
| Murder Rate | 8.4 | 2.8 | +5.6 |
| Rape Rate | 64.3 | 46.9 | +17.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 181.6 | 57.9 | +123.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 545.3 | 159.8 | +385.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,325.3 | 2,460.9 | -135.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 317.2 | 217.7 | +99.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,582.1 | 1,890.5 | -308.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 426.0 | 352.7 | +73.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phoenix or Richfield safer?
Richfield is safer with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100K vs 3,125 for Phoenix — a 13% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 800.0 per 100K while Richfield has 270.1. Richfield 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 Richfield, MN
Richfield, a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, is home to the historic Wood Lake Nature Center. Its diverse population of over 36,000 resides just south of the city, near major transportation routes. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 36,287, Richfield has a total crime rate of 2,731.0 per 100,000 residents.