The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in West Sedona, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in West Sedona

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West Sedona.

 

West Sedona, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C+
Other Crime Grade
B

$462,300

Cost of Crime™ for West Sedona, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $867 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West Sedona 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 West Sedona, AZ Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. West Sedona ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to West Sedona's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Sedona is 24.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Sedona Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Sedona varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of West Sedona, AZ see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Sedona, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in West Sedona for 2025 is $462,300. This translates to approximately $453 per resident and $867 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in West Sedona. 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): 35.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Sedona Compared to Other Cities?

West Sedona, AZ: $453
Pinon, AZ: $975
Saddlebrooke, AZ: $203
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Sedona is $453 per year, which is $11 less than the national average and $1 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Sedona:
  • In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $522 more than in West Sedona.
  • In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $250 less than in West Sedona

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Sedona for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to West Sedona
Cost per West Sedona Resident
Murder
$123,908
$121
Rape/Sexual Assault
$44,675
$44
Robbery
$23,164
$23
Assault
$125,369
$123
Kidnapping
$8,601
$8
Vehicle Theft
$15,065
$15
Burglary
$30,671
$30
Theft
$41,466
$41
Arson
$4,230
$4
Vandalism
$22,839
$22
Animal Cruelty
$642
$1
Drug Crimes
$19,548
$19
Identity Theft
$2,122
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$462,300
$453

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Sedona, 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 West Sedona totals $1,079,383 ($1,058 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,541,683 ($1,511 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 West Sedona 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 east part of the city 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 West Sedona has 3, have the same problem. Of West Sedona’s 1,020 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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West Sedona 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 West Sedona residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.280
Robbery
0.7220
Rape
0.7224
Murder
0.0646
Total Violent Crime
5.789 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.850
Vehicle Theft
0.9538
Burglary
3.315
Arson
0.1717
Total Property Crime
12.29 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1391
Drug Crimes
2.591
Vandalism
3.134
Identity Theft
0.2688
Animal Cruelty
0.0851
Total "Other" Rate
6.218 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Sedona is lower 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
B+
B+
C-
C-
C-
F
F
F
C-
B-
B-
C
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
C-
C
C
C
D+
D+
A
C+
C+
B+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, West Sedona is safer than the Arizona state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Sedona, AZ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See West Sedona schools on SchoolGrade

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