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Safest Cities in Arizona — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 44 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Gilbert is the safest city in Arizona with a crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B+ safety grade. Fountain Hills (19.3/1K) and Eloy (19.3/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 44 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
22.7per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
373per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1893per 100K

All 44 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Gilbert
B+
12.8
2Fountain Hills
B-
19.3
3Eloy
B-
19.3
4Chino Valley
B-
19.5
5Scottsdale
B-
20.2
6Nogales
B-
20.2
7Lake Havasu City
B-
20.8
8San Luis
B-
20.8
9Flagstaff
B-
21
10Apache Junction
B-
21
11Bullhead City
B-
21.1
12Surprise
B-
21.2
13Queen Creek
B-
21.4
14Prescott
B-
21.6
15Coolidge
B-
21.6
16Safford
B-
21.6
17Peoria
B-
21.7
18Tucson
B-
21.8
19Buckeye
B-
22
20Show Low
B-
22
21Sierra Vista
B-
22.3
22Avondale
B-
22.5
23Prescott Valley
B-
22.5
24Camp Verde
B-
22.5
25Yuma
B-
22.8
26Oro Valley
B-
22.8
27Casa Grande
B-
22.9
28Cottonwood
C+
23
29Paradise Valley
B-
23
30Kingman
C+
23.2
31Chandler
C+
23.3
32Tempe
C+
23.4
33Mesa
C+
23.6
34Payson
C+
23.9
35Somerton
C+
23.9
36Douglas
C+
24.2
37Glendale
C+
24.5
38Sahuarita
C+
24.8
39Florence
C+
25.3
40Marana
C+
25.4
41El Mirage
C+
26.1
42Maricopa
C+
26.3
43Goodyear
C+
26.5
44Phoenix
D
37.5

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Arizona (2027)

1
D
Phoenix37.5/1K · High Risk · Violent: 550/100K
2
C+
Goodyear26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 440/100K
3
C+
Maricopa26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 378/100K
4
C+
El Mirage26.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 389/100K
5
C+
Marana25.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 335/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Arizona in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Gilbert is the safest city in Arizona with a crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents and a B+ safety grade. It ranks above 75% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Arizona for 2027?
The safest cities in Arizona for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Eloy, Chino Valley, Scottsdale, Nogales, Lake Havasu City, San Luis, Flagstaff, Apache Junction. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Arizona in 2027?
Phoenix has the highest crime rate in Arizona at 37.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a D safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Arizona 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Arizona safe to live in 2027?
Arizona has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 373 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Gilbert earns a B+ while Phoenix gets a D.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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