Is Phoenix or Strongsville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Strongsville is safer than Phoenix (Safety Score 61/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 1,355 per 100,000 versus 3,125 for Phoenix — 57% lower. Phoenix has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Strongsville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Phoenix is 36.5x 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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Strongsville — 5-Year Trend
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Phoenix, AZ
Strongsville, OH
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Phoenix | Strongsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,125.4 | 1,355.3 | +1,770.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 800.0 | 72.4 | +727.7 |
| Murder Rate | 8.4 | 0.0 | +8.4 |
| Rape Rate | 64.3 | 19.7 | +44.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 181.6 | 6.6 | +175.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 545.3 | 46.1 | +499.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,325.3 | 1,282.9 | +1,042.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 317.2 | 50.4 | +266.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,582.1 | 1,193.0 | +389.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 426.0 | 39.5 | +386.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phoenix or Strongsville safer?
Strongsville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,355 per 100K vs 3,125 for Phoenix — a 57% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Phoenix has a violent crime rate of 800.0 per 100K while Strongsville has 72.4. Strongsville 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 Strongsville, OH
Strongsville, a southwest suburb of Cleveland, boasts a rich agricultural past and hosts the annual Homecoming festival. Its population of over 46,000 residents is primarily white. With a safety score of 61/100 and a population coverage of 45,600, Strongsville has a total crime rate of 1,355.3 per 100,000 residents.