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Is Florence, Arizona Safe?

Population 25,222 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Florence runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,717 per 100K.

Florence Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlorenceArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.2326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2342.02049.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1717.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate521.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2342/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Florence

Violent crime in Florence is below the national average. The rate of 308.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2342.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,717 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Florence Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary396
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,717
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft521
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Florence Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florence
308.2
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florence
2342.0
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florence Safety

Is Florence safe?
Not especially. Florence earns a D with a crime rate of 265 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Florence?
265 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2342.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Florence safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Florence's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,717 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Florence?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Florence generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Florence police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Florence?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Florence's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Florence compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Florence ranks behind about 90% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Florence 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 Florence?
Bad. A D grade and 265 per-thousand rate put Florence below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Florence?
308.2 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) 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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