Safest Cities in Arizona

Top 47 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - Arizona

1 Oro Valley 47/100K
2 Thatcher 72/100K
3 Chino Valley 78/100K
4 Paradise Valley 80/100K
5 Douglas 85/100K
6 San Luis 90/100K
7 Sahuarita 97/100K
8 Litchfield Park 102/100K
9 Wickenburg 108/100K
10 Surprise 109/100K
11 Marana 112/100K
12 Florence 120/100K
13 Queen Creek 127/100K
14 Gilbert 138/100K
15 Chandler 139/100K
16 Scottsdale 155/100K
17 Buckeye 168/100K
18 Camp Verde 183/100K
19 Somerton 183/100K
20 Goodyear 187/100K
21 Maricopa 221/100K
22 Kingman 227/100K
23 Nogales 229/100K
24 Prescott Valley 233/100K
25 Sierra Vista 240/100K
26 Peoria 264/100K
27 Payson 285/100K
28 Coolidge 311/100K
29 Sedona 314/100K
30 Prescott 335/100K
31 Avondale 377/100K
32 El Mirage 388/100K
33 Casa Grande 411/100K
34 Yuma 419/100K
35 Apache Junction 436/100K
36 Flagstaff 468/100K
37 Tempe 471/100K
38 Mesa 486/100K
39 Glendale 494/100K
40 Eloy 510/100K
41 Page 549/100K
42 Show Low 632/100K
43 Tucson 646/100K
44 Phoenix 800/100K
45 Globe 811/100K
46 Winslow 813/100K
47 Tolleson 1,008/100K

The safest cities in Arizona have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Oro Valley leads with just 47.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Oro Valley has just 47.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents - well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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