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Is Tucson, Arizona Safe?

Population 548,371 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

For a city of 548,371, Tucson's crime picture is worth understanding before you go. The C- grade reflects violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,648 per 100K.

Tucson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTucsonArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.9326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2007.22049.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1648.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2007/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tucson

Violent crime in Tucson is close to the national average. The rate of 323.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2007.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,648 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tucson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,648
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tucson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tucson
323.9
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tucson
2007.2
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tucson Safety

Is Tucson safe?
Not especially. Tucson earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.1 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 Tucson?
233.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2007.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tucson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tucson's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,648 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tucson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tucson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tucson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tucson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tucson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Tucson compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.1 per-thousand rate put Tucson below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tucson?
323.9 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (67), and murder (3.0) 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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