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Safest Cities in Arizona (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Gilbert is the safest city in Arizona with a crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B+ safety grade. Fountain Hills (19.3/1K) and Eloy (19.3/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 44 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.7per 1K
Below National Avg
18of 44 cities
Above National Avg
26of 44 cities

All 44 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Gilbert
B+
12.8
2Fountain Hills
B-
19.3
3Eloy
B-
19.3
4Chino Valley
B-
19.5
5Scottsdale
B-
20.2
6Nogales
B-
20.2
7Lake Havasu City
B-
20.8
8San Luis
B-
20.8
9Flagstaff
B-
21
10Apache Junction
B-
21
11Bullhead City
B-
21.1
12Surprise
B-
21.2
13Queen Creek
B-
21.4
14Prescott
B-
21.6
15Coolidge
B-
21.6
16Safford
B-
21.6
17Peoria
B-
21.7
18Tucson
B-
21.8
19Buckeye
B-
22
20Show Low
B-
22
21Sierra Vista
B-
22.3
22Avondale
B-
22.5
23Prescott Valley
B-
22.5
24Camp Verde
B-
22.5
25Yuma
B-
22.8
26Oro Valley
B-
22.8
27Casa Grande
B-
22.9
28Cottonwood
C+
23
29Paradise Valley
B-
23
30Kingman
C+
23.2
31Chandler
C+
23.3
32Tempe
C+
23.4
33Mesa
C+
23.6
34Payson
C+
23.9
35Somerton
C+
23.9
36Douglas
C+
24.2
37Glendale
C+
24.5
38Sahuarita
C+
24.8
39Florence
C+
25.3
40Marana
C+
25.4
41El Mirage
C+
26.1
42Maricopa
C+
26.3
43Goodyear
C+
26.5
44Phoenix
D
37.5

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Arizona

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Arizona. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
D
Phoenix37.5/1K · High Risk · Violent: 550/100K
2
C+
Goodyear26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 440/100K
3
C+
Maricopa26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 378/100K
4
C+
El Mirage26.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 389/100K
5
C+
Marana25.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 335/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Arizona

What is the safest city in Arizona?
As of 2026, Gilbert is the safest city in Arizona with a crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents and a B+ safety grade. It ranks above 75% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Arizona?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Arizona based on crime rate are: Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Eloy, Chino Valley, Scottsdale, Nogales, Lake Havasu City, San Luis, Flagstaff, Apache Junction.
What is the most dangerous city in Arizona?
Phoenix has the highest crime rate in Arizona at 37.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a D safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Arizona?
The average crime rate across 44 tracked cities in Arizona is 22.7 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 373 per 100K and property crime averages 1893 per 100K.
Is Arizona safe to live in?
Arizona has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 373 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Gilbert earns a B+ while Phoenix gets a D. 18 of 44 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Arizona?
44 cities in Arizona are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 18 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Arizona →View all Arizona city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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