Is Phoenix or Sherwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sherwood is safer than Phoenix (Safety Score 27/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100,000 versus 3,125 for Phoenix — 18% lower. Phoenix has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sherwood has a 78% lower rate.
Note: Phoenix is 50.0x 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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Sherwood — 5-Year Trend
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Phoenix, AZ
Sherwood, AR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Phoenix | Sherwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,125.4 | 2,570.5 | +554.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 800.0 | 635.1 | +164.9 |
| Murder Rate | 8.4 | 3.0 | +5.4 |
| Rape Rate | 64.3 | 33.1 | +31.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 181.6 | 39.1 | +142.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 545.3 | 559.9 | -14.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,325.3 | 1,935.4 | +389.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 317.2 | 286.0 | +31.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,582.1 | 1,453.8 | +128.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 426.0 | 195.7 | +230.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phoenix or Sherwood safer?
Sherwood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100K vs 3,125 for Phoenix — a 18% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 800.0 per 100K while Sherwood has 635.1. Sherwood 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 Sherwood, AR
Sherwood, Arkansas, a suburb north of Little Rock, was once known as Jacksonville-Little Rock Road. This Pulaski County city is home to over 32,000 residents. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 33,223, Sherwood has a total crime rate of 2,570.5 per 100,000 residents.