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Is Scottsdale, Arizona Safe?

Population 243,006 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Scottsdale means there's room for concern. The 226.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,421 per 100K.

Scottsdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricScottsdaleArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.9326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1960.82049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1421.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1961/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Scottsdale

Violent crime in Scottsdale is below the national average. The rate of 304.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1960.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,421 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Scottsdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,421
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Scottsdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Scottsdale
304.9
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Scottsdale
1960.8
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Scottsdale Safety

Is Scottsdale safe?
Not especially. Scottsdale earns a C with a crime rate of 226.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Scottsdale?
226.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1960.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Scottsdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Scottsdale's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,421 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Scottsdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Scottsdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Scottsdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Scottsdale?
Crime rates have held steady in Scottsdale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Scottsdale compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Scottsdale ranks behind about 70% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Scottsdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Scottsdale?
Bad. A C grade and 226.6 per-thousand rate put Scottsdale below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Scottsdale?
304.9 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) 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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