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Is San Luis, Arizona Safe?

Population 42,030 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 42,030, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. San Luis earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,558 per 100K.

San Luis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan LuisArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.0326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1820.42049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1558.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate205.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1820/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Luis

Violent crime in San Luis is close to the national average. The rate of 341.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1820.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,558 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Luis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,558
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft205
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Luis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Luis
341.0
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Luis
1820.4
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Luis Safety

Is San Luis safe?
Not especially. San Luis earns a C with a crime rate of 216.1 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 San Luis?
216.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1820.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Luis safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Luis's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,558 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Luis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Luis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Luis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Luis?
Yes, there's been an uptick. San Luis's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does San Luis compare to other cities in Arizona?
Middle of the pack for Arizona. San Luis isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Arizona cities.
How safe is San Luis 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 San Luis?
Bad. A C grade and 216.1 per-thousand rate put San Luis below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Luis?
341.0 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (78), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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