Safest Cities in Arizona 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Arizona
These 29 cities have the lowest crime rates in Arizona, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 1,917 crimes per 100,000 residents — 30% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are San Luis (AZ, crime rate: 636), Buckeye (AZ, crime rate: 938), and Surprise (AZ, crime rate: 985).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis | AZ | 38,809 | 636.5 | 87.6 | 548.8 | 88/100 |
| 2 | Buckeye | AZ | 114,513 | 937.9 | 166.8 | 771.1 | 82/100 |
| 3 | Surprise | AZ | 163,202 | 984.7 | 109.1 | 875.6 | 82/100 |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | AZ | 51,116 | 995.8 | 226.9 | 768.8 | 81/100 |
| 5 | Sahuarita | AZ | 37,049 | 1,068.9 | 91.8 | 977.1 | 80/100 |
| 6 | Maricopa | AZ | 75,614 | 1,093.7 | 224.8 | 868.9 | 80/100 |
| 7 | Gilbert | AZ | 277,527 | 1,100.8 | 132.6 | 968.2 | 80/100 |
| 8 | Oro Valley | AZ | 48,680 | 1,199.7 | 51.4 | 1,148.3 | 78/100 |
| 9 | Prescott | AZ | 48,339 | 1,454.3 | 337.2 | 1,117.1 | 73/100 |
| 10 | Peoria | AZ | 201,056 | 1,463.3 | 258.1 | 1,205.1 | 73/100 |
| 11 | Marana | AZ | 60,507 | 1,467.6 | 117.3 | 1,350.3 | 73/100 |
| 12 | Chandler | AZ | 281,117 | 1,637.8 | 133.4 | 1,504.4 | 70/100 |
| 13 | El Mirage | AZ | 35,815 | 1,639.0 | 382.5 | 1,256.5 | 70/100 |
| 14 | Goodyear | AZ | 116,892 | 1,645.1 | 182.2 | 1,462.9 | 70/100 |
| 15 | Yuma | AZ | 101,989 | 1,673.7 | 426.5 | 1,247.2 | 69/100 |
| 16 | Lake Havasu City | AZ | 59,898 | 1,751.3 | 357.3 | 1,394.0 | 68/100 |
| 17 | Sierra Vista | AZ | 44,119 | 1,883.5 | 219.9 | 1,663.7 | 65/100 |
| 18 | Casa Grande | AZ | 67,317 | 1,938.6 | 410.0 | 1,528.6 | 64/100 |
| 19 | Apache Junction | AZ | 41,994 | 1,940.8 | 428.6 | 1,512.1 | 64/100 |
| 20 | Mesa | AZ | 513,585 | 1,947.9 | 483.3 | 1,464.6 | 64/100 |
| 21 | Scottsdale | AZ | 245,237 | 2,028.7 | 153.3 | 1,875.3 | 63/100 |
| 22 | Avondale | AZ | 94,911 | 2,610.9 | 369.8 | 2,241.1 | 52/100 |
| 23 | Bullhead City | AZ | 43,923 | 2,650.1 | 457.6 | 2,192.5 | 51/100 |
| 24 | Flagstaff | AZ | 76,433 | 2,697.8 | 465.8 | 2,232.0 | 50/100 |
| 25 | Phoenix | AZ | 1,662,809 | 3,125.4 | 800.0 | 2,325.3 | 43/100 |
| 26 | Glendale | AZ | 255,512 | 3,160.7 | 490.0 | 2,670.7 | 42/100 |
| 27 | Tempe | AZ | 191,376 | 3,364.1 | 470.3 | 2,893.8 | 38/100 |
| 28 | Kingman | AZ | 36,187 | 3,600.7 | 221.1 | 3,379.7 | 34/100 |
| 29 | Tucson | AZ | 548,789 | 3,902.8 | 589.7 | 3,313.1 | 29/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Arizona?
San Luis, AZ is the safest city in Arizona with a total crime rate of 636.5 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 1,917 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.