The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cactus Forest, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Cactus Forest

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Cactus Forest.

 

Cactus Forest, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D+
Other Crime Grade
A-

$65,033

Cost of Crime™ for Cactus Forest, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,528 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cactus Forest in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Cactus Forest, AZ Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Cactus Forest ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Cactus Forest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cactus Forest is 29.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cactus Forest, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Cactus Forest for 2025 is $65,033. This translates to approximately $650 per resident and $1,528 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Cactus Forest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cactus Forest Compared to Other Cities?

Cactus Forest, AZ: $650
Pinon, AZ: $975
Saddlebrooke, AZ: $203
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cactus Forest is $650 per year, which is $186 more than the national average and $198 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cactus Forest:
  • In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $324 more than in Cactus Forest.
  • In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $447 less than in Cactus Forest

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cactus Forest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Cactus Forest
Cost per Cactus Forest Resident
Murder
$30,126
$301
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3,689
$37
Robbery
$6,093
$61
Assault
$9,575
$96
Kidnapping
$653
$7
Vehicle Theft
$1,493
$15
Burglary
$2,040
$20
Theft
$7,804
$78
Arson
$272
$3
Vandalism
$1,623
$16
Animal Cruelty
$60
$1
Drug Crimes
$1,338
$13
Identity Theft
$269
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$65,033
$650

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cactus Forest, AZ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cactus Forest totals $222,925 ($2,229 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $287,958 ($2,880 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Cactus Forest crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Cactus Forest’s 100 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Cactus Forest Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cactus Forest residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.334
Robbery
1.937
Rape
0.6084
Murder
0.1603
Total Violent Crime
6.040 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.07
Vehicle Theft
0.9643
Burglary
2.249
Arson
0.1127
Total Property Crime
18.39 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1076
Drug Crimes
1.809
Vandalism
2.271
Identity Theft
0.3473
Animal Cruelty
0.0805
Total "Other" Rate
4.616 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cactus Forest is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cactus Forest.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D-
C-
C
D-
C
C-
D+
C-
C+
D
C
D
D-
D
C-
D
D+
C
D
C-
D+
D-
D
C
D+
C
D
F
D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cactus Forest is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D+
D+
D+
B-
B-
F
F
F
B
A
A
A+
A+
A+
B-
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
A
B-
B-
D
C
C
A+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Cactus Forest is as safe as the Arizona state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cactus Forest, AZ average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Cactus Forest schools on SchoolGrade

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