Gilbert PD opens new comms center as crime projected to drop below 2019 levels

In 2023, Gilbert PD dispatchers fielded more than 227,000 calls.

PUBLISHED JUL 12, 2024

Over the past 21 years, violent crime has increased slightly, while property crime has decreased in Gilbert, AZ.

Gilbert, Arizona: The Gilbert Police Department has opened its new taken significant steps to enhance the public safety needs of our community with its new state-of-the-art Communications Center. The two-phase expansion project, which began construction in January 2023, has doubled the Communication Center’s size and equipped dispatchers with cutting-edge technology. In 2023, Gilbert PD dispatchers fielded more than 227,000 calls.

The two-phase expansion project, which began construction in January 2023, has doubled the Communication Center’s size.

Phase 1 of the expansion added a new dispatch floor and 19 dispatch consoles featuring Next Generation 9-1-1 technology, upgraded radio dispatch consoles, and the latest in AV management systems.

Phase 2 focused on employee well-being, including the addition of new amenities such as a fitness room, a parents’ room as part of Gilbert’s 'Baby At Work' program, a quiet room for decompression, training consoles for new staff, offices, and meeting rooms.

"Our dispatchers are committed to serving all of our residents, visitors, and Gilbert PD around the clock,” said Gilbert Police Communications Manager Kim Weber. “The expansion of the dispatch center ensures we give them the latest technology to provide the highest level of service. More importantly, the new dispatch center ensures we invest in their health and wellness so that they can be at their best when taking care of others."

Projected Gilbert crime rate for 2024 is lower than 2019. (Source: cityrating.com)

What is the overall crime rate in Gilbert?

Gilbert has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, which is about average for cities and towns of all sizes in the US. The chance of becoming a victim of any crime in Gilbert is 1 in 88, according to Neighborhood Scout.

Is there a lot of violent crime in Gilbert?

The violent crime rate is 1.17 per 1,000 residents, lower than both the national and state averages. Specific violent crime rates include:

Murder: 0.01 per 1,000 residents

Rape: 0.27 per 1,000 residents

Robbery: 0.11 per 1,000 residents

Assault: 0.79 per 1,000 residents

The chance of becoming a victim of violent crime in Gilbert is 1 in 852.

What about other crimes?

The property crime rate is 10.23 per 1,000 residents. Specific property crime rates include:

Burglary: 2.04 per 1,000 residents

Theft: 5.17 per 1,000 residents

Motor Vehicle Theft: 2.23 per 1,000 residents

Arson: 0.29 per 1,000 residents

The chance of becoming a victim of property crime is 1 in 98

Has crime in Gilbert increased or decreased?

Over the past 21 years, violent crime has increased slightly, while property crime has decreased. For 2024, the crime rate is projected to be lower than in 2019. Gilbert ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities in the U.S.

Contact Gilbert PD: 480-503-6500 or 9-1-1 for emergencies