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Is Somerton, Arizona Safe?

Population 14,934 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,934, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Somerton earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,741 per 100K.

Somerton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSomertonArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2205.52049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1741.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2206/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Somerton

Violent crime in Somerton is below the national average. The rate of 265.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2205.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,741 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Somerton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary385
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,741
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Somerton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somerton
265.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somerton
2205.5
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Somerton Safety

Is Somerton safe?
Not especially. Somerton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Somerton?
247.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2205.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Somerton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Somerton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,741 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Somerton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Somerton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Somerton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Somerton?
No. Crime in Somerton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Somerton compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Somerton ranks behind about 74% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Somerton 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 Somerton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.1 per-thousand rate put Somerton below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Somerton?
265.5 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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