Crime Safety Grade

B

Tucson, AZ Crime Rate

Higher crime than 61% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 151+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Tucson Safe?

With an overall crime index of 120, Tucson has a 20% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 210. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Continental Reserve earning an A+ grade while Pascua Pueblo rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Tucson
120
Arizona Avg
117
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
120
20% above average
Violent Crime
119
19% above average
Property Crime
124
24% above average
Safe Areas
92%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Tucson

1 in 210

Property crime: 1 in 202

Where Is It Safe in Tucson?

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Tucson Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 34% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 9% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 123 ▲ 23%
Assault Violent 120 ▲ 20%
Robbery Violent 114 ▲ 14%
Burglary Property 109 ▲ 9%
Larceny / Theft Property 134 ▲ 34%
Vehicle Theft Property 129 ▲ 29%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Tucson Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 University of Arizona A+ 14
2 Continental Ranch A+ 23
3 Davis-Monthan Air Force Base A+ 9
4 Saguaro Canyon A+ 24
5 Sycamore Park A+ 11
6 Rita Ranch A+ 15
7 Canada Hills A+ 18
8 Houghton A+ 19
9 Continental Reserve A+ 28
10 Sun City Vistoso A+ 1
11 Eastside A+ 23
12 Civano A+ 34
13 Mesquite Ranch A+ 34
14 Alta Vista A+ 58
15 Bear Canyon A+ 39
16 Catalina Foothills Estates A 49
17 Old Spanish Trail A 63
18 South Harrison A 45
19 Sabino Springs A 145
20 Rolling Hills Country Club Estates A 55
21 El Con Mall A 70
22 El Conquistador A 67
23 Wilshire Heights A 100
24 Saguaro Miraflores A 34
25 Colonia Solana A 135
26 Gene Reid Park A 139
27 Groves Lincoln Park A 62
28 El Montevideo A 132
29 Broadway Northeast A 57
30 Richland Heights West A 73
31 Randolph Golf Course A 138
32 Highland Vista Cinco Via A 98
33 Barrio Centro A 69
34 Colonia Del Valle A 83
35 Peter Howell A 102
36 Poets Square A 94
37 Udall Park A 117
38 Broadmoor-Broadway A 102
39 Mortimore A 60
40 Old Fort Lowell A 109
41 Sam Hughes A 129
42 Lakeside Park A 94
43 Carson Corner A 89
44 Winter Haven A 95
45 Catalina Vista A 134
46 Cherry Avenue A 69
47 Thunderbird Heights A 121
48 Harold Bell Wright Estates A 153
49 Harlan Heights A- 120
50 Las Vistas A- 69
51 La Madera A- 133
52 El Encanto A- 167
53 Westside Development A- 89
54 Aledea Linda A- 116
55 San Clemente A- 144
56 Swan Way Park A- 115
57 Starr Pass A- 116
58 Santiago Hills A- 75
59 Samos A- 147
60 Terra Del Sol A- 117
61 Campbell Grant A- 182
62 Millville A- 112
63 Corbett A- 96
64 El G.H.E.K.O. A- 140
65 Santa Cruz Southwest A- 86
66 Parkway Terrace A- 76
67 Vista Del Monte A- 119
68 Blenman-Elm A- 135
69 Rancho Buena A- 82
70 San Gabriel A- 134
71 West University A- 120
72 'A' Mountain A- 64
73 St. Cyrils A- 130
74 Rillito B+ 131
75 Duffy B+ 114
76 Brichta B+ 83
77 Broadway Pantano East B+ 136
78 Dietz B+ 136
79 Mountain View B+ 119
80 Mitman B+ 139
81 Sunnyside B+ 125
82 Fairgrounds B+ 117
83 Flowing Wells B+ 148
84 Midvale Park B+ 96
85 Elvira B+ 93
86 Barrio Hollywood B+ 109
87 Bravo Park Lane B+ 106
88 Julia Keen B+ 125
89 Garden District B+ 141
90 Pueblo Gardens B+ 107
91 Stella Mann B+ 131
92 Arroyo Chico B+ 146
93 Enchanted Hills B+ 126
94 North University B+ 143
95 Toumey Park B+ 133
96 Country Glenn B+ 147
97 Palo Verde B+ 152
98 Star Valley B+ 103
99 Cabrini B+ 136
100 Barrio Anita B+ 110
101 Rincon Heights B+ 160
102 Prince Tucson B+ 163
103 Barrio San Antonio B+ 147
104 Wakefield B+ 121
105 Pie Allen B+ 168
106 Rosemont West B+ 167
107 Richland Heights East B 158
108 Rosemont East B 169
109 Sewell B 173
110 Miles B 157
111 Campus Farm B 144
112 Barrio Viejo B 169
113 Mountain First Avenue B 153
114 Roberts B 143
115 Jefferson Park B 173
116 Downtown B 183
117 Miracle Manor B 175
118 Avondale B 182
119 Feldman's B 169
120 South Park B 128
121 Hedrick Acres B 175
122 Armory Park B 190
123 Oak Flower B 186
124 Rose B- 158
125 Menlo Park B- 155
126 Doolen-Fruitvale B- 166
127 Myers B- 153
128 North Dodge B- 185
129 Miramonte B- 188
130 Keeling B- 155
131 Desert Aire / Loma Linda B- 159
132 Sunset Villa B- 143
133 Dunbar Spring B- 161
134 Colorado Heights B- 167
135 Dodge Flower B- 172
136 South Tucson B- 157
137 Northwest B- 144
138 Limberlost B- 189
139 El Presidio B- 174
140 Drexel Park C+ 162
141 Ocotillo Oracle C+ 176
142 Silvercroft C+ 151
143 Balboa Heights C+ 176
144 Santa Rita Park C+ 162
145 Naylor C 166
146 Amphil C 187
147 Barrio Blue Moon C- 181
148 Barrio Santa Rosa C- 183
149 San Ignacio Yaqui D+ 197
150 El Rio Acres D+ 176
151 Pascua Pueblo F 181

Tucson Crime by Zip Code

85708
A+ Index: 3
85755
A+ Index: 8
85737
A+ Index: 23
85739
A+ Index: 52
85743
A+ Index: 41
85747
A+ Index: 22
85748
A+ Index: 44
85749
A+ Index: 35
85742
A Index: 46
85750
A Index: 72
85718
A Index: 77
85741
A Index: 70
85715
A Index: 107
85707
A Index: 29
85704
A Index: 90
85735
A Index: 58
85756
A Index: 60
85744
A Index: 32
85730
A Index: 86
85736
A Index: 81
85710
A- Index: 116
85746
A- Index: 82
85712
A- Index: 138
85711
A- Index: 129
85757
A- Index: 83
85714
A- Index: 114
85713
A- Index: 115
85745
B+ Index: 106
85706
B+ Index: 115
85721
B+ Index: 107
85719
B+ Index: 135
85716
B+ Index: 153
85705
B+ Index: 154
85709
B Index: 124
85723
B Index: 112
85724
B Index: 178
85701
B- Index: 178

Tucson Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
883,127
Median Income
$45,227
Home Value
$163,326
Median Rent
$861
Home Ownership
52%

Racial Demographics

White
68.4%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
38.9%
Asian
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Tucson?
Tucson has an overall crime index of 120, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 92% of neighborhoods in Tucson are rated A or B for safety.
Is Tucson safe to live in?
Tucson has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tucson?
The safest neighborhoods in Tucson based on crime data include Continental Reserve, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Rita Ranch, University of Arizona, and Canada Hills. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Tucson crime compare to the national average?
Tucson's overall crime index is 120 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 20% higher than the typical US city.

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