Crime Safety Grade

A+

Vail, AZ Crime Rate

Lower crime than 97% of U.S. cities

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

Is Vail Safe?

With an overall crime index of 34, Vail has a 66% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 424. 100% of Vail neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

Vail
34
Arizona Avg
117
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
34
66% below average
Violent Crime
59
41% below average
Property Crime
32
68% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Vail

1 in 424

Property crime: 1 in 781

Where Is It Safe in Vail?

Vail Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 16% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 87% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 47 ▼ 53%
Assault Violent 13 ▼ 87%
Robbery Violent 116 ▲ 16%
Burglary Property 56 ▼ 44%
Larceny / Theft Property 17 ▼ 83%
Vehicle Theft Property 22 ▼ 78%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Vail Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Rincon Trails A+ 23
2 New Tucson A+ 45

Vail Crime by Zip Code

Vail Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
14,099
Median Income
$103,051
Home Value
$262,483
Median Rent
$1,491
Home Ownership
92%

Racial Demographics

White
81.5%
Black
3%
Hispanic
22.6%
Asian
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Vail?
Vail has an overall crime index of 34, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Vail are rated A or B for safety.
Is Vail safe to live in?
Vail 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 Vail?
The safest neighborhoods in Vail based on crime data include Rincon Trails, and New Tucson. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Vail crime compare to the national average?
Vail's overall crime index is 34 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 66% lower than the typical US city.

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