The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Petrified Forest Natl Pk

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Petrified Forest Natl Pk.

 

Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$38,664

Cost of Crime™ for Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $4,791 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Petrified Forest Natl Pk 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 Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Petrified Forest Natl Pk ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Petrified Forest Natl Pk's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Petrified Forest Natl Pk is 74.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Petrified Forest Natl Pk Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Petrified Forest Natl Pk varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 4 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Petrified Forest Natl Pk for 2025 is $38,664. This translates to approximately $1,172 per resident and $4,791 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.7% of the median household income in Petrified Forest Natl Pk. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Petrified Forest Natl Pk Compared to Other Cities?

Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ: $1172
Pinon, AZ: $975
Saddlebrooke, AZ: $203
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Petrified Forest Natl Pk is $1,172 per year, which is $707 more than the national average and $719 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Petrified Forest Natl Pk:
  • In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $197 less than in Petrified Forest Natl Pk.
  • In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $969 less than in Petrified Forest Natl Pk

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Petrified Forest Natl Pk for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Petrified Forest Natl Pk
Cost per Petrified Forest Natl Pk Resident
Murder
$12,290
$372
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1,828
$55
Robbery
$2,352
$71
Assault
$8,260
$250
Kidnapping
$430
$13
Vehicle Theft
$1,255
$38
Burglary
$1,911
$58
Theft
$6,406
$194
Arson
$139
$4
Vandalism
$2,094
$63
Animal Cruelty
$31
$1
Drug Crimes
$1,160
$35
Identity Theft
$509
$15
Total Cost of Crime
$38,664
$1,172

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Petrified Forest Natl Pk, 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 Petrified Forest Natl Pk totals $93,522 ($2,834 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $132,185 ($4,006 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 Petrified Forest Natl Pk 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 Petrified Forest Natl Pk’s 33 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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Petrified Forest Natl Pk 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 Petrified Forest Natl Pk residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
8.715
Robbery
2.265
Rape
0.9135
Murder
0.1982
Total Violent Crime
12.09 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
37.48
Vehicle Theft
2.455
Burglary
6.383
Arson
0.1739
Total Property Crime
46.49 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2150
Drug Crimes
4.753
Vandalism
8.881
Identity Theft
1.993
Animal Cruelty
0.1287
Total "Other" Rate
15.97 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Petrified Forest Natl Pk is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Petrified Forest Natl Pk.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Petrified Forest Natl Pk 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
C-
A
A
D
D-
D-
C-
B
B
F
F
F
C-
B
B
C-
C+
C+
F
C+
C+
A
A
A
A-
A-
A-
D+
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Petrified Forest Natl Pk 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 Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ average SchoolGrade of F, with 10% actual proficiency versus 14% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Petrified Forest Natl Pk schools on SchoolGrade

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