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Is Sahuarita, Arizona Safe?

Population 37,694 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Sahuarita runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,371 per 100K.

Sahuarita Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSahuaritaArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.4326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2274.02049.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1371.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2274/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sahuarita

Violent crime in Sahuarita is close to the national average. The rate of 341.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2274.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,371 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sahuarita Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary409
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,371
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sahuarita Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sahuarita
341.4
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sahuarita
2274.0
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sahuarita Safety

Is Sahuarita safe?
Not especially. Sahuarita earns a D with a crime rate of 261.5 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 Sahuarita?
261.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2274.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sahuarita safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sahuarita's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,371 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sahuarita?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sahuarita generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sahuarita police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sahuarita?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sahuarita's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Sahuarita compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Sahuarita ranks behind about 87% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita?
Bad. A D grade and 261.5 per-thousand rate put Sahuarita below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sahuarita?
341.4 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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