Robberies are a frequent occurrence in the state, but did you know that, on average, 17 robberies occurred each day in 2014?
Arizona's statistics for robberies can be eye-opening, with the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Arizona Crime Clock estimating a robbery occurring every 1 hour 27 minutes in 2014.
Here are some major takeaways from 2014's data:
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There were 6,031 robberies reported during 2014.
- September recorded the highest number with 580, while February recorded the lowest with 378.
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Robberies occurring on streets, alleys and sidewalks recorded the highest, with 2,236 (37.1 percent) of all robberies accounting for $2.04 million in cash and property.
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The total value of property stolen amounted to $6,461,415, or $1,071 per offense
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Strong-arm (hand, feet, etc.) represented the most common weapon used in 2,463 robberies (40.8 percent), followed by firearms with 2,270.
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Bank robberies had the lowest number, with 134 (2.2 percent) of all robberies, but had the highest dollar loss per robbery, an average of $3,878.
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Males accounted for 1,396 arrests (86.7 percent), and females accounted for 226 arrests (14.0 percent)
Click on the charts below to see a detailed breakdown of robbery statistics between 2010 and 2014. (For a fullscreen view, click here).
The Arizona crime clock represents an annual ratio of crime during a 24-hour day. It is compiled by the Arizona Department of Public Safety and based on 2014 Crime statistics.
In a 24-hour period during 2014, there were:
- 7 rapes
- 1 murder
- 17 robberies
- 41 aggravated assaults
- 110 burglaries
- 399 thefts
- 43 vehicle thefts
- 3 arsons
FYI: For the purpose of this report
Robbery is defined as the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear. Robbery involves a theft or larceny but is aggravated by the element of force or threat of force.
