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Is Show Low, Arizona Safe?

Population 12,471 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,471, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Show Low earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,686 per 100K.

Show Low Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShow LowArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.1326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2014.12049.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate140.0--268.2
Theft Rate1686.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

222/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2014/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Show Low

Violent crime in Show Low is below the national average. The rate of 222.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2014.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,686 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Show Low Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault140
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,686
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Show Low Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Show Low
222.1
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Show Low
2014.1
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Show Low Safety

Is Show Low safe?
Not especially. Show Low earns a C with a crime rate of 223.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Show Low?
223.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2014.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Show Low safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Show Low's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,686 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Show Low?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Show Low generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Show Low police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Show Low?
No. Crime in Show Low has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Show Low compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Show Low ranks behind about 65% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Show Low to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Show Low?
Bad. A C grade and 223.6 per-thousand rate put Show Low below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 222 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Show Low?
222.1 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (140), robbery (33), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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