The City of Maricopa in Arizona ranked this

year  # 5  as the “Safest” City in Arizona.

SafeWise reviewed the most recent FBI Crime Report stats from 2015 and cities with fewer than 2,000 residents were excluded.  Crimes invloved in the study included the violent crimes of murder, rape, aggravated assault and robbery as well as property crimes such as arson, larceny-theft, burglary and mortor vehicle theft.

# 5. Maricopa 

Maricopa was not previously ranked.  

Violent cromes per 1,000 = 1.72

Prperty crimes per 1,000 = 12.45

Here is the TOP 5 Cities:

1. Florence 

Previous rank: 1

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.26
Property Crimes per 1,000: 6.46

2. Kearny 

Previous rank: Not ranked

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.00
Property Crimes per 1,000: 10.38

3. Sahuarita ↑

Previous rank: 4

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.46
Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.08

4. Gilbert ↑

Previous rank: 6

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.72
Property Crimes per 1,000: 13.21

5. Maricopa 

Previous rank: Not ranked

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.72
Property Crimes per 1,000: 12.45

To read the full articel, here is the link to SafeWise:  Full Maricopa AZ Safe City Article