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Is Sierra Vista, Arizona Safe?

Population 44,907 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 44,907, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sierra Vista earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,813 per 100K.

Sierra Vista Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSierra VistaArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.2326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2060.12049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1813.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate427.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2060/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sierra Vista

Violent crime in Sierra Vista is below the national average. The rate of 250.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2060.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,813 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sierra Vista Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,813
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft427
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sierra Vista Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sierra Vista
250.2
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sierra Vista
2060.1
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sierra Vista Safety

Is Sierra Vista safe?
Not especially. Sierra Vista earns a C- with a crime rate of 231 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sierra Vista?
231 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2060.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sierra Vista safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sierra Vista's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,813 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sierra Vista?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sierra Vista generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sierra Vista police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sierra Vista?
Crime rates have held steady in Sierra Vista, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Sierra Vista compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Sierra Vista ranks behind about 73% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista?
Bad. A C- grade and 231 per-thousand rate put Sierra Vista below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 250 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sierra Vista?
250.2 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (49), 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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