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Is Kingman, Arizona Safe?

Population 35,829 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kingman is a smaller community of 35,829 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,275 per 100K.

Kingman Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKingmanArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.0326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2087.62049.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1275.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2088/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kingman

Violent crime in Kingman is close to the national average. The rate of 343.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2087.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,275 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kingman Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,275
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kingman Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingman
343.0
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingman
2087.6
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingman Safety

Is Kingman safe?
Not especially. Kingman earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kingman?
243.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2087.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kingman safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kingman's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,275 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kingman?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kingman generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kingman police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kingman?
Crime rates have held steady in Kingman, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Kingman compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Kingman ranks behind about 85% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Kingman to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Kingman?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.1 per-thousand rate put Kingman below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kingman?
343.0 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (68), 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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