Crime Rate in Tucson, Arizona (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Tucson based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Tucson has a violent crime rate of 588.8 per 100,000 residents, 64% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Tucson is 6.7 per 100K, with 37 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 15.7% compared to the previous year.
- →Tucson's violent crime rate is above the Arizona state average of 421.9/100K.
548,789
Population
588.8
Violent Rate
6.7
Murder Rate
3313.1
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Tucson decreased by -15.7% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Tucson by type:
1.1%
Murder
8.1%
Rape
18.4%
Robbery
72.4%
Assault
How Tucson Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 548,789 | 588.8 | 6.7 | 3313.1 |
| 2020 | 550,448 | 698.2 | 11.1 | 3620.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Tucson?
Tucson has a violent crime rate of 588.8 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3313.1 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Tucson safe?
Tucson receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 91th percentile for safety.
How does Tucson compare to the national average?
Tucson's violent crime rate of 588.8/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.