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Is Nogales, Arizona Safe?

Population 19,495 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Nogales is a smaller community of 19,495 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,502 per 100K.

Nogales Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNogalesArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.2326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1680.22049.51,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1502.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1680/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Nogales

Violent crime in Nogales is close to the national average. The rate of 403.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1680.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,502 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Nogales Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,502
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Nogales Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nogales
403.2
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nogales
1680.2
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nogales Safety

Is Nogales safe?
Not especially. Nogales earns a C with a crime rate of 208.3 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 Nogales?
208.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1680.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Nogales safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Nogales 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 Nogales?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Nogales generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Nogales police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Nogales?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Nogales's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Nogales compare to other cities in Arizona?
Middle of the pack for Arizona. Nogales isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Arizona cities.
How safe is Nogales to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Nogales?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Nogales?
403.2 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (59), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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