The city’s crime rate ticked down in 2025, but the work inside the police department got heavier. 

Maricopa Police Department reported 4,178 total crimes last year, down 2% from 4,256 in 2024. Measured per 1,000 residents, crimes fell from 60.8 to 59.7. 

At the same time, arrests increased 5%, reports climbed and criminal investigations grew sharply. Chief Mark Goodman told City Council in April the numbers showed a department with more capacity to pursue difficult cases, not just close to them. 

“Our commitment is not just to close cases,” Goodman said. “It is to make arrests and to give justice to victims.” 

The data shows a mixed public safety picture: property crimes rose 11%, crimes against people rose 22% and crimes against society fell 13%. Arrests for crimes against people rose 36%, and arrests tied to property crimes rose 17%. 

Goodman said the department’s shift is intentional. With more training, technology and investigative resources, detectives are taking on more complex cases and pushing more of them toward arrests and indictments. 2% drop 
Crimes per capita fell in 2025, from 60.8 to 59.7 per 1,000 residents. 

Crimes by category 

Crimes against persons: 738, up 22% 
Crimes against property: 1,328, up 11% 
Crimes against society: 441, down 13% 

Arrests by category 

Arrests for crimes against persons: 595, up 36% 
Arrests for crimes against property: 485, up 17% 
Arrests for crimes against society: 334, down 15% 

Biggest crime increases 

Burglary: up 90% 
Robbery: up 80% 
Criminal damage: up 34% 
Sex offenses: up 26% 
Assaults: up 22% 
Family offenses: up 26% 

Biggest crime drops 

DUI: down 29% 
Trespass: down 26% 
Drug crimes: down 25% 
Group B crimes: down 14% 
Crimes against society: down 13% 

Data source: MPD December 2025 year-to-date crime statistics.

This story was first published in the June issue of InMaricopa.