Flagstaff, AZ Crime Rates

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14%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
11%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
14%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleFlagstaff/100k peopleArizona/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime1,953n/a (estimate)2,5922,2062,281
Murder2n/a2.75.95.7
Rape57n/a75.740.538.0
Robbery28n/a37.260.666.5
Assault216n/a286.7301.7264.1
Violent crime303n/a (estimate)402409364
Burglary226n/a300.0235.0250.7
Theft1,340n/a1,778.51,286.51,347.2
Vehicle theft84n/a111.5275.4318.7
Property crime1,650n/a (estimate)2,1901,7971,917

Flagstaff crime map



The Flagstaff crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Flagstaff as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Flagstaff crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Flagstaff crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Flagstaff crime rates are 14% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Flagstaff are 11% higher than the national average
      • In Flagstaff you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Flagstaff is safer than 30% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Flagstaff has decreased by 29%

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        Daily Crime In Flagstaff (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Flagstaff, AZ per 100,000 people. In Flagstaff, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.18 times more than the Arizona average and 1.14 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Flagstaff is 1.02 times less than the Arizona average and 1.11 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Flagstaff has a daily crime rate that is 1.22 times more than the Arizona average and 1.14 times more than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Flagstaff (higher is better)

        Is Flagstaff safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Arizona as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Flagstaff to other cities in the state and across the country, Flagstaff is 40% safer than other cities of Arizona and 30% safer than other cities in the nation. Flagstaff has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Flagstaff

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Flagstaff is 1 in 249
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Flagstaff is 1 in 46
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Flagstaff is 1 in 39
        Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Flagstaff? If you reside in Flagstaff, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 249. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 46 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Flagstaff, is 1 in 39.

        Year Over Year Crime In Flagstaff (per 100,000 people)

        An analysis of year to year crime rates in Flagstaff, Arizona (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Flagstaff has decreased by 18%, the amount of property crime in Flagstaff has decreased by 31%, and the total amount of crime in Flagstaff has decreased by 29% year over year.

        Flagstaff police department

        Item Flagstaff Arizona National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)15812,274558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.43.13.3
        There are a total of 158 Flagstaff police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 23.5% less than the Arizona average and 27.1% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Arizona

        State Total offenders Arizona /100K National /100K
        Arizona8,206157266
        There are a total of 8,206 sex offenders in Arizona. This yields a total of 157 sex offenders in Arizona per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

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        Source: The Flagstaff, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.
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