Payson, AZ Crime


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Payson, AZ has a lower rate of violent crime when compared to the national average, at 18.5 compared to 22.7 respectively. However, Payson's property crime is higher than that of the national average, sitting at 42 compared to 35.4. It is important for residents and visitors of Payson alike to be aware of their surroundings in order to stay safe in this area. Taking preventative measures such as keeping residences and vehicles locked can help reduce the chances of being a victim of property crime in Payson, AZ.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Payson violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Payson property crime is 42.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Payson, AZ Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000229.303714.8177.54194.4806.33284.5103.6
2001262.67.163.921.3170.33825.7837.52782.3205.8
2002234.76.920.76.9200.23431.1517.82796117.4
2003214.406.913.8193.73582.8456.52967.2159.1
2004217.403413.6169.82785.5346.52337.1101.9
2005113.6026.713.473.52739.5374.22298.566.8
200691.66.513.16.565.42576.5653.9183191.6
2010809.7019.919.9769.92688590.72004.492.9
2011315.8019.332.2264.22410.1592.91701.3116
20123136.5045.6260.82745873.71760.4110.8
20136.626.319.73163179.3618.72422.3138.2
2014360.96.613.113.1328.12467.57351581.6150.9
2015256.16.619.726.3203.62705.5505.62094.8105.1
2016358.3032.632.6293.12468.9553.71726.3188.9
2017374.1025.819.3328.93586.21019.12334.9232.2
2018405.2019.325.7360.22591.8604.51877.9109.3
2019374.406.325.4342.61827.4380.71319.8126.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Camp Verde, AZ407.62,348.011,012382019
Scottsdale, AZ159.31,957.7224,357492019
Sedona, AZ135.41,363.611,649502015
Cottonwood, AZ364.93,422.311,932512019
Clarkdale, AZ67.7992.33,812542019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Camp Verde, AZ407.62,348.011,012382019
Sedona, AZ135.41,363.611,649502015
Cottonwood, AZ364.93,422.311,932512019
Apache Junction, AZ223.43,422.334,763602019
Paradise Valley, AZ67.91,092.813,001602019

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   Crime by Location

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We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 5 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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