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Is Douglas, Arizona Safe?

Population 16,038 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,038, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Douglas earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,345 per 100K.

Douglas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDouglasArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2233.52049.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1345.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2234/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Douglas

Violent crime in Douglas is below the national average. The rate of 272.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2233.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,345 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Douglas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,345
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Douglas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Douglas
272.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Douglas
2233.5
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas Safety

Is Douglas safe?
Not especially. Douglas earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Douglas?
250.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2233.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Douglas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Douglas's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,345 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Douglas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Douglas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Douglas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Douglas?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Douglas's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Douglas compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Douglas ranks behind about 87% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Douglas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Douglas?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.6 per-thousand rate put Douglas below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 273 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Douglas?
272.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) 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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