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Is Fountain Hills, Arizona Safe?

Population 23,625 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fountain Hills is a smaller community of 23,625 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 194.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,312 per 100K.

Fountain Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFountain HillsArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1699.22049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1312.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate253.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1699/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fountain Hills

Violent crime in Fountain Hills is below the national average. The rate of 244.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1699.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,312 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fountain Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,312
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft253
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fountain Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fountain Hills
244.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fountain Hills
1699.2
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fountain Hills Safety

Is Fountain Hills safe?
It depends on where in Fountain Hills you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Fountain Hills?
194.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1699.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fountain Hills safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fountain Hills has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fountain Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fountain Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fountain Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fountain Hills?
Crime rates have held steady in Fountain Hills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Fountain Hills compare to other cities in Arizona?
Middle of the pack for Arizona. Fountain Hills isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Arizona cities.
How safe is Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fountain Hills?
244.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) 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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