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Is Oro Valley, Arizona Safe?

Population 48,085 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oro Valley is a smaller community of 48,085 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

Oro Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOro ValleyArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate334.1326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2055.62049.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2056/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oro Valley

Violent crime in Oro Valley is close to the national average. The rate of 334.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2055.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oro Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oro Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oro Valley
334.1
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oro Valley
2055.6
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oro Valley Safety

Is Oro Valley safe?
Not especially. Oro Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 239 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 Oro Valley?
239 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 334.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2055.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oro Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oro Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oro Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oro Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oro Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oro Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Oro Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Oro Valley compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Oro Valley ranks behind about 84% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Oro Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Oro Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 239 per-thousand rate put Oro Valley below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oro Valley?
334.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (52), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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