Flagstaff, AZ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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14%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

14%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Flagstaff_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,953	n/a (estimate)	2,592	2,206	2,281
Murder	2	n/a	2.7	5.9	5.7
Rape	57	n/a	75.7	40.5	38.0
Robbery	28	n/a	37.2	60.6	66.5
Assault	216	n/a	286.7	301.7	264.1
Violent crime	303	n/a (estimate)	402	409	364
Burglary	226	n/a	300.0	235.0	250.7
Theft	1,340	n/a	1,778.5	1,286.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	84	n/a	111.5	275.4	318.7
Property crime	1,650	n/a (estimate)	2,190	1,797	1,917

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Flagstaff crime map

The Flagstaff crime map by CrimeoMeter 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 increased by 24%

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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 increased by 11%, the amount of property crime in Flagstaff has increased by 27%, and the total amount of crime in Flagstaff has increased by 24% year over year.

Flagstaff police department

Item	Flagstaff	Arizona	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	158	12,274	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	3.1	3.3

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
Arizona	8,206	157	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fort Valley, AZ	2,108	64	282	346
Kachina Village, AZ	3,154	80	351	431
Doney Park, AZ	4,891	106	467	573
Mountainaire, AZ	792	217	952	1,169
Flagstaff, AZ	73,319	402	2,190	2,592

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Apple Valley, CA	73,339	737	3,375	4,113
Ellicott City, MD	73,272	196	953	1,149
Schaumburg, IL	73,392	90	2,040	2,131
Bismarck, ND	73,435	316	3,118	3,433
Cheektowaga, NY	73,457	263	3,709	3,972
Flagstaff, AZ	73,319	402	2,190	2,592

Source: The Flagstaff, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.