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Is Prescott, Arizona Safe?

Population 48,420 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 48,420, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Prescott earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,228 per 100K.

Prescott Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPrescottArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.0326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1987.92049.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate139.0--268.2
Theft Rate1228.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

237/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1988/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Prescott

Violent crime in Prescott is below the national average. The rate of 237.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1987.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,228 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Prescott Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault139
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,228
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Prescott Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prescott
237.0
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prescott
1987.9
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Prescott Safety

Is Prescott safe?
Not especially. Prescott earns a C with a crime rate of 222.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Prescott?
222.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1987.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Prescott safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Prescott's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,228 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Prescott?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Prescott generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Prescott police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Prescott?
No. Crime in Prescott has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Prescott compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Prescott ranks behind about 77% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Prescott to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Prescott?
Bad. A C grade and 222.5 per-thousand rate put Prescott below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 237 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Prescott?
237.0 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (139), robbery (42), 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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