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Is Cottonwood, Arizona Safe?

Population 12,709 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cottonwood is a smaller community of 12,709 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,706 per 100K.

Cottonwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCottonwoodArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.0326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2085.72049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1706.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate211.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2086/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cottonwood

Violent crime in Cottonwood is below the national average. The rate of 281.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2085.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,706 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cottonwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary303
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,706
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft211
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cottonwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cottonwood
281.0
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cottonwood
2085.7
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cottonwood Safety

Is Cottonwood safe?
Not especially. Cottonwood earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cottonwood?
236.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2085.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cottonwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cottonwood's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,706 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cottonwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cottonwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cottonwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cottonwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Cottonwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Cottonwood compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Cottonwood ranks behind about 71% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Cottonwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cottonwood?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.7 per-thousand rate put Cottonwood below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cottonwood?
281.0 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (68), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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