Crime Safety Grade

A+

Sun City, AZ Crime Rate

Lower crime than 76% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Sun City Safe?

With an overall crime index of 85, Sun City has a 15% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 357. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Sun City earning an A+ grade while Willow rates A+.

Crime Index Comparison

Sun City
85
Arizona Avg
117
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
85
15% below average
Violent Crime
70
30% below average
Property Crime
86
14% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Sun City

1 in 357

Property crime: 1 in 291

Where Is It Safe in Sun City?

Areas with Higher Crime

1
Willow
A+ 2
Sun City
A+
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Sun City Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 18% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 63% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 55 ▼ 45%
Assault Violent 118 ▲ 18%
Robbery Violent 37 ▼ 63%
Burglary Property 107 ▲ 7%
Larceny / Theft Property 85 ▼ 15%
Vehicle Theft Property 67 ▼ 33%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Sun City Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Sun City A+ 132
2 Willow A+ 38

Sun City Crime by Zip Code

85373
A+ Index: 94
85351
A+ Index: 134

Sun City Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
38,888
Median Income
$43,405
Home Value
$171,340
Median Rent
$1,132
Home Ownership
83%

Racial Demographics

White
93%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Sun City?
Sun City has an overall crime index of 85, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Sun City are rated A or B for safety.
Is Sun City safe to live in?
Sun City has a crime safety grade of A+. Very low or no crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sun City?
The safest neighborhoods in Sun City based on crime data include Sun City, and Willow. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Sun City crime compare to the national average?
Sun City's overall crime index is 85 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% lower than the typical US city.

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