The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Flagstaff

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Flagstaff.

 

South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$3.79 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $2,075 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Flagstaff 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 South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. South Flagstaff ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of neighborhoods but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to South Flagstaff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South Flagstaff is 76.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Flagstaff Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Flagstaff varies by area - ranging from 1 in 11 in the northeast areas to 1 in 16 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ see the most incidents - about 75 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in South Flagstaff for 2025 is $3,788,155. This translates to approximately $1,040 per resident and $2,075 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in South Flagstaff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Flagstaff Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ: $1040
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: $988
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: $211
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Flagstaff is $1,040 per year, which is $576 more than the national average and $588 more than Flagstaff's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Flagstaff:
  • In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $988 per person, which is $52 less than in South Flagstaff.
  • In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $829 less than in South Flagstaff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Flagstaff for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Flagstaff
Cost per South Flagstaff Resident
Murder
$413,778
$114
Rape/Sexual Assault
$201,862
$55
Robbery
$253,068
$69
Assault
$1.48 million
$407
Kidnapping
$66,453
$18
Vehicle Theft
$84,121
$23
Burglary
$229,094
$63
Theft
$697,746
$192
Arson
$13,329
$4
Vandalism
$205,370
$56
Animal Cruelty
$3,083
$1
Drug Crimes
$87,845
$24
Identity Theft
$51,373
$14
Total Cost of Crime
$3,788,155
$1,040

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, 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 South Flagstaff totals $4,238,531 ($1,163 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,026,686 ($2,203 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 South Flagstaff 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 north part of the neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of South Flagstaff’s 3,643 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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South Flagstaff 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 South Flagstaff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
14.16
Robbery
2.208
Rape
0.9139
Murder
0.0604
Total Violent Crime
17.34 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
36.98
Vehicle Theft
1.491
Burglary
6.933
Arson
0.1515
Total Property Crime
45.56 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3008
Drug Crimes
3.260
Vandalism
7.891
Identity Theft
1.822
Animal Cruelty
0.1144
Total "Other" Rate
13.39 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South Flagstaff is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South Flagstaff.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South Flagstaff is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, South Flagstaff 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 South Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Flagstaff schools on SchoolGrade

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