Arizona Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 15 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
292.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
1385.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
97/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Arizona
National Context
Arizona Outperforms National Safety Averages
Arizona reports a total crime rate of 1,677.3 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This places the Grand Canyon State in a favorable position on the national safety spectrum with a 30% lower overall crime footprint.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Crime Drives the State Narrative
Property crime dominates the landscape at 1,385.2 per 100,000 residents, while violent crime remains much lower at 292.1. Both categories sit below national benchmarks, meaning residents face fewer threats of violence compared to the average U.S. citizen.
Safest Counties
Quiet Safety in Rural Arizona Counties
Greenlee County is the state's safest enclave with a total crime rate of just 200.3 per 100,000 people. Apache and Graham counties also stand out as high-safety zones, reporting total rates of 436.0 and 834.8 respectively.
Crime Hotspots
Crime Trends in Arizona’s Major Hubs
Maricopa and Pima counties record the highest total crime rates, both hovering near 2,900 per 100,000 residents. These figures reflect the complexities of Arizona’s most populous urban centers, where property crime rates are naturally higher than in rural areas.
The Takeaway
A Generally Secure Profile for Residents
Arizona offers a compelling safety profile, especially given that its violent crime rate of 292.1 is nearly 21% lower than the national median. While urban centers require more vigilance regarding property theft, the state remains a statistically safer choice for prospective movers.
Safest Counties
All Arizona Counties
| County | Safety Score |
|---|---|
| Greenlee County | 100/100 |
| Apache County | 99/100 |
| Graham County | 99/100 |
| Yavapai County | 98/100 |
| Pinal County | 98/100 |
| Navajo County | 98/100 |
| Cochise County | 98/100 |
| Santa Cruz County | 97/100 |
| Yuma County | 97/100 |
| Gila County | 97/100 |
| La Paz County | 97/100 |
| Mohave County | 97/100 |
| Coconino County | 96/100 |
| Maricopa County | 95/100 |
| Pima County | 95/100 |
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.