Crime Safety Grade

A+

New River, AZ Crime Rate

Lower crime than 87% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

Is New River Safe?

With an overall crime index of 66, New River has a 34% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 431. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Anthem West earning an A+ grade while Rio Vista rates A.

Crime Index Comparison

New River
66
Arizona Avg
117
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
66
34% below average
Violent Crime
58
42% below average
Property Crime
41
59% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in New River

1 in 431

Property crime: 1 in 610

Where Is It Safe in New River?

New River Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Murder · 27% below avg
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 73% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 73 ▼ 27%
Assault Violent 52 ▼ 48%
Robbery Violent 50 ▼ 50%
Burglary Property 69 ▼ 31%
Larceny / Theft Property 29 ▼ 71%
Vehicle Theft Property 27 ▼ 73%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All New River Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Anthem West A+ 40
2 Rio Vista A 92

New River Crime by Zip Code

New River Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
16,303
Median Income
$96,187
Home Value
$415,352
Median Rent
$1,599
Home Ownership
94%

Racial Demographics

White
87.3%
Black
2%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in New River?
New River has an overall crime index of 66, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in New River are rated A or B for safety.
Is New River safe to live in?
New River has a crime safety grade of A+. Very low or no crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New River?
The safest neighborhoods in New River based on crime data include Anthem West, and Rio Vista. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does New River crime compare to the national average?
New River's overall crime index is 66 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 34% lower than the typical US city.

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