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Is Flagstaff, Arizona Safe?

Population 77,260 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Flagstaff means there's room for concern. The 218.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,305 per 100K.

Flagstaff Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlagstaffArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1882.42049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1305.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate405.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1882/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Flagstaff

Violent crime in Flagstaff is below the national average. The rate of 304.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1882.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,305 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Flagstaff Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,305
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft405
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Flagstaff Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flagstaff
304.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flagstaff
1882.4
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Flagstaff Safety

Is Flagstaff safe?
Not especially. Flagstaff earns a C with a crime rate of 218.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Flagstaff?
218.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1882.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Flagstaff safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Flagstaff's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,305 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Flagstaff?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Flagstaff generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Flagstaff police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Flagstaff?
No. Crime in Flagstaff has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Flagstaff compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Flagstaff ranks behind about 76% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Flagstaff to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Flagstaff?
Bad. A C grade and 218.7 per-thousand rate put Flagstaff below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Flagstaff?
304.5 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (63), 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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