Crime Statistics

Message from the Chief

The Mesa Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and connected. The Mesa Way means meeting the needs of our residents with care, professionalism, and forward-thinking solutions, through ongoing training, innovative technology, and strong partnerships.

We place a high value on community engagement and the meaningful everyday interactions between our dedicated officers and the people we serve.

The below crime data updates daily and provides a transparent view of public safety trends in the City of Mesa dating back to 2020. Thank you for your continued trust and support as we work together to keep Mesa safe.

Crime Statistics

Among comparable cities that have a population between 500,000 and 650,000 people, Mesa has the lowest violent crime rate and the lowest property crime rate^3,4. This comparison is based on publicly available reported crime statistics³. Below are live statistics in four categories of crime in Mesa from 2020 through today.

Violent Crime by Year

Property Crime by Year

Mesa Crime Map

Violent Crime Initiative

The Violent Crime Initiative (VCI) is a citywide effort led by the Mesa Police Department in partnership with the City of Mesa to reduce violent crime across all police districts. Using crime data and community-focused strategies, the initiative targets areas and individuals most impacted by violent crime through coordinated patrols, special operations, and ongoing analysis. By emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and consistent review of crime trends, the VCI supports safer neighborhoods and a proactive approach to preventing violent crime throughout Mesa.

CompStat

CompStat is a data-driven process used by the Police Department to monitor crime trends, measure performance, and improve community safety. On a monthly basis, crime and activity data are reviewed to identify patterns, evaluate the effectiveness of current strategies, and guide timely adjustments.

The CompStat process promotes accountability, collaboration, and problem-solving across the Police Department and with other City departments, ensuring resources are focused where they are most needed to best serve the community.

Additional Links

Transparency in Policing | Request Crime Statistics

Notes

³ CIUS Table 8 Data from FBI Crime Data Explorer website: https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/home

⁴ Data retrieved from FBI Crime Data Explorer website.