The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Golden Shores, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Golden Shores

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Golden Shores.

 

Golden Shores, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D
Other Crime Grade
B-

$228,925

Cost of Crime™ for Golden Shores, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $915 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Golden Shores 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 Golden Shores, AZ Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Golden Shores ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Golden Shores's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Golden Shores is 36.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Golden Shores Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Golden Shores varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 3 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Golden Shores, AZ see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Golden Shores, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Golden Shores for 2025 is $228,925. This translates to approximately $634 per resident and $915 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Golden Shores. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Golden Shores Compared to Other Cities?

Golden Shores, AZ: $634
Pinon, AZ: $975
Saddlebrooke, AZ: $203
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Golden Shores is $634 per year, which is $170 more than the national average and $182 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Golden Shores:
  • In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $341 more than in Golden Shores.
  • In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $431 less than in Golden Shores

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Golden Shores for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Golden Shores
Cost per Golden Shores Resident
Murder
$65,012
$180
Rape/Sexual Assault
$13,954
$39
Robbery
$15,084
$42
Assault
$65,674
$182
Kidnapping
$1,912
$5
Vehicle Theft
$5,753
$16
Burglary
$7,990
$22
Theft
$32,364
$90
Arson
$1,783
$5
Vandalism
$7,620
$21
Animal Cruelty
$283
$1
Drug Crimes
$10,660
$30
Identity Theft
$837
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$228,925
$634

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Golden Shores, 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 Golden Shores totals $522,561 ($1,448 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $751,486 ($2,082 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 Golden Shores 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 Golden Shores’s 361 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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Golden Shores 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 Golden Shores residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.335
Robbery
1.328
Rape
0.6375
Murder
0.0958
Total Violent Crime
8.396 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.31
Vehicle Theft
1.029
Burglary
2.440
Arson
0.2046
Total Property Crime
20.98 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0874
Drug Crimes
3.992
Vandalism
2.955
Identity Theft
0.2994
Animal Cruelty
0.1060
Total "Other" Rate
7.439 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Golden Shores is higher 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
B-
C-
C-
F
F
F
B-
A-
A-
A-
B
B
B
B-
B-
C
C-
C-
B
A-
A-
B-
B-
B-
C
C
C
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Golden Shores is less safe than the Arizona state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Golden Shores, AZ average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Golden Shores schools on SchoolGrade

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