Arizona is one of the most stunning states in the country, but the dangers here are numerous. Its scenic wonders are spectacular; however, they are also some of the most dangerous to visit in the U.S. The state is home to an incredible variety of wildlife; however, some of these animals and insects are lethal. And while the state has some absolutely beautiful and safe places to live, Arizona has some towns and cities that are extremely dangerous to live or visit. We’re talking about crime rates, theft, and other unfortunate happenings — and you may be surprised by some of the places that show up in the following list of the 10 most dangerous towns in Arizona.

  1. Coolidge (pop. 11,820)

Western Area Power/Flickr Oddly enough, Coolidge’s neighbor, Florence, is repeatedly listed as one of the safest cities in Arizona. However, Coolidge has some of the highest crime rates in the state, with recent data revealing that the chance of being a victim of violent crime in Coolidge is 1 in 188, and property crime is 1 in 33.

  1. Glendale (pop. 234,006)

Mesa0789/Flickr In Glendale, the violent crime is 27.3, higher than the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crimes here are quite common, with the city’s property crime rate checking in at a lofty 72.5. (For comparison, the U.S. average is 35.4.)

  1. Show Low (pop. 10,732)

Mesa0789/Flickr While Show Low reports lower-than-average instances of violent crime, property crimes here are well above the national average. Show Low property crime comes in at 63.4, nearly double the average for the U.S.

  1. Page (pop. 7,330)

Pranav_Garimella/Flickr While many of Arizona’s cities are experiencing a decrease in crime rates, Page is moving in the wrong direction. The crime rate for Page in 2018 was 1042.77 per 100,000 population, a 24.35% increase from 2017.

  1. Tucson (pop. 525,486)

James Charnesky/Flickr One of the most populated cities in Arizona, Tucson’s crime rates are falling – but still above average. Recent data reveals that property crime comes in at 83.2 – more than double the national rate.

  1. Willcox (pop. 3,678)

Ken Lund/Flickr One of the safest “dangerous” places on this list, the city of Willcox has both the lowest population and total reported crimes on this list. However, that being said, the crime-to-resident ratio is still pretty high. While your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Willcox is 1 in 505, you have a 1-in-2 chance of experiencing property crime in Willcox.

  1. Globe (pop. 7,414)

Alan English/Flickr Globe is another small town in Arizona where property crime is rampant. Globe’s property crime rate is 92.4, almost triple the national average.

  1. Holbrook (pop. 4,988)

thelostadventure/Flickr It seems that “Happy Holbrook” may not actually be so happy. While the city is undoubtedly beautiful, property crime in Holbrook is more than double the national average.

  1. Tolleson (pop. 6,754)

Angelica Phoenix/Wikimedia Commons Tolleson crime rates are 299% higher than the national average, making this place easily one of the most dangerous towns in Arizona.

  1. South Tucson (pop. 5,694)

Jay Davis/Flickr Unfortunately, South Tucson is one of the riskiest places in Arizona, both for property crime, and, unfortunately, violent crime. With rates of violent crimes coming in at four times the national average, South Tucson is a very dangerous place to visit.

For what it’s worth, the majority of the crimes committed above reveal that Arizonans might have a problem keeping their hands off items that don’t belong to them, resulting in a high rate of property crimes. The most popular crime was larceny-theft, with 129,979 reports statewide, and can include shoplifting, stealing from vending machines, or stealing vehicle parts. It’s important to note that these crimes differ tremendously from robbery (which requires physical force) and burglary (which requires unlawfully entering property).

Western Area Power/Flickr

Oddly enough, Coolidge’s neighbor, Florence, is repeatedly listed as one of the safest cities in Arizona. However, Coolidge has some of the highest crime rates in the state, with recent data revealing that the chance of being a victim of violent crime in Coolidge is 1 in 188, and property crime is 1 in 33.

Mesa0789/Flickr

In Glendale, the violent crime is 27.3, higher than the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crimes here are quite common, with the city’s property crime rate checking in at a lofty 72.5. (For comparison, the U.S. average is 35.4.)

While Show Low reports lower-than-average instances of violent crime, property crimes here are well above the national average. Show Low property crime comes in at 63.4, nearly double the average for the U.S.

Pranav_Garimella/Flickr

While many of Arizona’s cities are experiencing a decrease in crime rates, Page is moving in the wrong direction. The crime rate for Page in 2018 was 1042.77 per 100,000 population, a 24.35% increase from 2017.

James Charnesky/Flickr

One of the most populated cities in Arizona, Tucson’s crime rates are falling – but still above average. Recent data reveals that property crime comes in at 83.2 – more than double the national rate.

Ken Lund/Flickr

One of the safest “dangerous” places on this list, the city of Willcox has both the lowest population and total reported crimes on this list. However, that being said, the crime-to-resident ratio is still pretty high. While your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Willcox is 1 in 505, you have a 1-in-2 chance of experiencing property crime in Willcox.

Alan English/Flickr

Globe is another small town in Arizona where property crime is rampant. Globe’s property crime rate is 92.4, almost triple the national average.

thelostadventure/Flickr

It seems that “Happy Holbrook” may not actually be so happy. While the city is undoubtedly beautiful, property crime in Holbrook is more than double the national average.

Angelica Phoenix/Wikimedia Commons

Tolleson crime rates are 299% higher than the national average, making this place easily one of the most dangerous towns in Arizona.

Jay Davis/Flickr

Unfortunately, South Tucson is one of the riskiest places in Arizona, both for property crime, and, unfortunately, violent crime. With rates of violent crimes coming in at four times the national average, South Tucson is a very dangerous place to visit.

Were you surprised to learn about the 10 most dangerous places in Arizona? Have you visited any of these dangerous places in the state? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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Most Dangerous Towns In Arizona March 16, 2021 Sarah Is Arizona a dangerous place to live? For those caught unaware, Arizona is a downright dangerous state. Grand Canyon National Park has been repeatedly ranked as the most dangerous park in the country; but the hazards don’t stop there — Arizona is home to myriad dangerous animals and insects. Some, like the infamous Arizona rattlesnakes, post well-known threats; others, such a particular breed of beetle, are seemingly innocuous creatures with the capacity to kill. If you’re headed to The Copper State, you’ll want to steer clear of these nine most dangerous animals found in Arizona. What are some dangers of living in Arizona? Arizona is an amazing and beautiful place to live but it doesn’t come without its risks, some of which can be deadly. In addition to venomous insects and animals, the state’s desert climate can also pose health and safety risks. In a state that is notorious for extremely hot summers, coming down with a heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion can happen quickly. The state is also prone to flash flooding, posing many a problem to drivers and explorers. And speaking of water, living in a desert isn’t easy. While a big chunk of Arizona’s water is stored in massive reservoirs, about forty-percent of the state’s water is sourced from groundwater and that is very difficult to replenish, leading to major water shortages across the state. Where are the best places to live in Arizona? Don’t get us wrong – it not all doom and gloom here in The Grand Canyon State! There are some truly marvelous towns all across the state that offer unparalleled scenic splendor (and also make awesome places to retire!). One of our favorite places in the state is Bisbee; nestled along the slopes of the Mule Mountains, this town offers some epic views of southern Arizona. Another stunner is Flagstaff, a mountain town outlines by the San Francisco Peaks and its surrounding wilderness. Lastly, Clifton is a charming town that’s known for its adorable and historic train station. It’s also one of the safest places to live in Arizona, and is small-town, Southwest living at its finest.

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Most Dangerous Towns In Arizona

March 16, 2021

Sarah

Is Arizona a dangerous place to live? For those caught unaware, Arizona is a downright dangerous state. Grand Canyon National Park has been repeatedly ranked as the most dangerous park in the country; but the hazards don’t stop there — Arizona is home to myriad dangerous animals and insects. Some, like the infamous Arizona rattlesnakes, post well-known threats; others, such a particular breed of beetle, are seemingly innocuous creatures with the capacity to kill. If you’re headed to The Copper State, you’ll want to steer clear of these nine most dangerous animals found in Arizona. What are some dangers of living in Arizona? Arizona is an amazing and beautiful place to live but it doesn’t come without its risks, some of which can be deadly. In addition to venomous insects and animals, the state’s desert climate can also pose health and safety risks. In a state that is notorious for extremely hot summers, coming down with a heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion can happen quickly. The state is also prone to flash flooding, posing many a problem to drivers and explorers. And speaking of water, living in a desert isn’t easy. While a big chunk of Arizona’s water is stored in massive reservoirs, about forty-percent of the state’s water is sourced from groundwater and that is very difficult to replenish, leading to major water shortages across the state. Where are the best places to live in Arizona? Don’t get us wrong – it not all doom and gloom here in The Grand Canyon State! There are some truly marvelous towns all across the state that offer unparalleled scenic splendor (and also make awesome places to retire!). One of our favorite places in the state is Bisbee; nestled along the slopes of the Mule Mountains, this town offers some epic views of southern Arizona. Another stunner is Flagstaff, a mountain town outlines by the San Francisco Peaks and its surrounding wilderness. Lastly, Clifton is a charming town that’s known for its adorable and historic train station. It’s also one of the safest places to live in Arizona, and is small-town, Southwest living at its finest.

The OIYS Visitor Center

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For those caught unaware, Arizona is a downright dangerous state. Grand Canyon National Park has been repeatedly ranked as the most dangerous park in the country; but the hazards don’t stop there — Arizona is home to myriad dangerous animals and insects. Some, like the infamous Arizona rattlesnakes, post well-known threats; others, such a particular breed of beetle, are seemingly innocuous creatures with the capacity to kill. If you’re headed to The Copper State, you’ll want to steer clear of these nine most dangerous animals found in Arizona.

What are some dangers of living in Arizona?

Arizona is an amazing and beautiful place to live but it doesn’t come without its risks, some of which can be deadly. In addition to venomous insects and animals, the state’s desert climate can also pose health and safety risks. In a state that is notorious for extremely hot summers, coming down with a heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion can happen quickly. The state is also prone to flash flooding, posing many a problem to drivers and explorers. And speaking of water, living in a desert isn’t easy. While a big chunk of Arizona’s water is stored in massive reservoirs, about forty-percent of the state’s water is sourced from groundwater and that is very difficult to replenish, leading to major water shortages across the state.

Where are the best places to live in Arizona?

Don’t get us wrong – it not all doom and gloom here in The Grand Canyon State! There are some truly marvelous towns all across the state that offer unparalleled scenic splendor (and also make awesome places to retire!). One of our favorite places in the state is Bisbee; nestled along the slopes of the Mule Mountains, this town offers some epic views of southern Arizona. Another stunner is Flagstaff, a mountain town outlines by the San Francisco Peaks and its surrounding wilderness. Lastly, Clifton is a charming town that’s known for its adorable and historic train station. It’s also one of the safest places to live in Arizona, and is small-town, Southwest living at its finest.