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Is Bullhead City, Arizona Safe?

Population 43,987 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bullhead City is a smaller community of 43,987 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,306 per 100K.

Bullhead City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBullhead CityArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.9326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1843.62049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate280.0--268.2
Theft Rate1306.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate412.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

220 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1844/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bullhead City

Violent crime in Bullhead City is close to the national average. The rate of 356.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1843.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,306 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bullhead City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault280
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,306
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft412
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bullhead City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bullhead City
356.9
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bullhead City
1843.6
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bullhead City Safety

Is Bullhead City safe?
Not especially. Bullhead City earns a C with a crime rate of 220 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bullhead City?
220 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1843.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bullhead City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bullhead City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,306 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bullhead City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bullhead City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bullhead City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bullhead City?
No. Crime in Bullhead City has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Bullhead City compare to other cities in Arizona?
Middle of the pack for Arizona. Bullhead City isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Arizona cities.
How safe is Bullhead City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bullhead City?
Bad. A C grade and 220 per-thousand rate put Bullhead City below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 357 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bullhead City?
356.9 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (280), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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