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Is Safford, Arizona Safe?

Population 10,279 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,279, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Safford earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,195 per 100K.

Safford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSaffordArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate369.6326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1847.72049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1195.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate307.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1848/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Safford

Violent crime in Safford is close to the national average. The rate of 369.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1847.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,195 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Safford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary202
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,195
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft307
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Safford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Safford
369.6
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Safford
1847.7
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Safford Safety

Is Safford safe?
Not especially. Safford earns a C with a crime rate of 221.7 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 Safford?
221.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 369.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1847.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Safford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Safford's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,195 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Safford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Safford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Safford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Safford?
No. Crime in Safford has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Safford compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Safford ranks behind about 71% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Safford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Safford?
Bad. A C grade and 221.7 per-thousand rate put Safford below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Safford?
369.6 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (84), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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