The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Gila County, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Gila County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Gila County.

 

Gila County, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
C
Other Crime Grade
B+

$26.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Gila County, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,188 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Gila County 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 Gila County, AZ Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US county. Gila County ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of counties but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Gila County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Gila County is 28.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gila County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gila County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southeast areas to 1 in 56 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Gila County, AZ see the most incidents - about 616 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gila County, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Gila County for 2025 is $26,595,176. This translates to approximately $495 per resident and $1,188 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Gila County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gila County Compared to Other Counties?

Gila County, AZ: $495
Navajo County, AZ: $626
Yavapai County, AZ: $328
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gila County is $495 per year, which is $30 more than the national average and $42 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Gila County:
  • In Navajo County, AZ, crime costs $626 per person, which is $131 more than in Gila County.
  • In Yavapai County, AZ, crime costs $328 per person, which is $166 less than in Gila County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Gila County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Gila County
Cost per Gila County Resident
Murder
$9.17 million
$170
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.25 million
$42
Robbery
$1.35 million
$25
Assault
$4.56 million
$85
Kidnapping
$589,003
$11
Vehicle Theft
$618,836
$12
Burglary
$1.37 million
$25
Theft
$3.79 million
$71
Arson
$180,119
$3
Vandalism
$1.30 million
$24
Animal Cruelty
$31,765
$1
Drug Crimes
$1.04 million
$19
Identity Theft
$340,921
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$26,595,176
$495

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gila County, 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 Gila County totals $73,362,300 ($1,364 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $99,957,476 ($1,859 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 Gila County 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 northwest part of the county has more 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, of which Gila County has 16, have the same problem. Of Gila County’s 53,769 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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Gila County 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 Gila County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.952
Robbery
0.7958
Rape
0.6912
Murder
0.0907
Total Violent Crime
4.530 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.62
Vehicle Theft
0.7432
Burglary
2.807
Arson
0.1387
Total Property Crime
17.31 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1807
Drug Crimes
2.624
Vandalism
3.395
Identity Theft
0.8192
Animal Cruelty
0.0799
Total "Other" Rate
7.099 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Gila County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Gila County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C+
C
D-
F
D
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
D+
D-
C
B-
C
C-
C
C-
D+
C-
D+
C-
B-
C
C-
C-
D
D

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Gila County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Gila County 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 Gila County, AZ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Gila County schools on SchoolGrade

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