Is Phoenix or St. Charles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Charles is safer than Phoenix (Safety Score 74/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100,000 versus 3,125 for Phoenix — 67% lower. Phoenix has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Charles has a 90% lower rate.
Note: Phoenix is 23.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Phoenix, AZ?
Phoenix — 5-Year Trend
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St. Charles — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Phoenix | St. Charles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,125.4 | 1,023.0 | +2,102.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 800.0 | 135.8 | +664.2 |
| Murder Rate | 8.4 | 4.2 | +4.2 |
| Rape Rate | 64.3 | 18.0 | +46.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 181.6 | 18.0 | +163.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 545.3 | 94.3 | +451.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,325.3 | 887.1 | +1,438.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 317.2 | 54.1 | +263.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,582.1 | 702.8 | +879.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 426.0 | 130.3 | +295.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phoenix or St. Charles safer?
St. Charles is safer with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100K vs 3,125 for Phoenix — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 800.0 per 100K while St. Charles has 135.8. St. Charles 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 St. Charles, MO
St. Charles, Missouri, a historic city along the Missouri River, served as the first state capital. It's the county seat of St. Charles County, a rapidly growing area in greater St. Louis. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 72,143, St. Charles has a total crime rate of 1,023.0 per 100,000 residents.