Crime in Cottonwood, Arizona

Cottonwood, AZ has a higher rate of crime than the US average. The violent crime rate in Cottonwood is 23.4, which is slightly higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Cottonwood stands at 51.5, which is significantly greater than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Cottonwood has a substantial problem with crime when compared to other areas in the country and should be monitored closely by law enforcement authorities in order to ensure safety for its citizens.

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

Cottonwood violent crime is 23.4. (The US average is 22.7)

Cottonwood property crime is 51.5. (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

Cottonwood, AZ Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001	568.7	0	31.6	52.7	484.5	6930	1284.9	5287	358.1
2002	665.9	0	41	51.2	573.7	7611.9	1208.9	5911.3	491.8
2003	379.2	0	48.6	38.9	291.7	7331.8	1487.7	5212	632
2004	724.5	9.5	38.1	85.8	591	7273.6	1487.1	5309.8	476.6
2005	398.9	9.3	37.1	27.8	324.7	6225.1	927.7	4917	380.4
2006	389	0	0	17.7	371.4	3872.7	477.5	3156.5	238.7
2007	454	8.7	0	69.8	375.4	4635.5	628.5	3675.3	331.7
2008	416.7	0	8.7	34.7	373.3	4618.1	685.8	3680.6	251.7
2009	360.1	0	8.6	34.3	317.2	3215	385.8	2674.9	154.3
2010	526.8	0	18.2	27.2	481.4	3415.1	463.2	2888.3	63.6
2011	472.7	0	8.8	26.3	437.7	4044.1	507.7	3405.1	131.3
2012	446	0	0	61.2	384.8	3594.5	323.6	3122.3	148.7
2013		0	8.9	26.6	354.5	3553.4	354.5	3066	132.9
2015	291.1	8.6	0	8.6	274	3622.2	393.9	3022.8	205.5
2016	360.4	0	8.4	8.4	343.6	4156.9	553.1	3385.9	217.9
2017	404.4	0	8.3	33	363.2	3136.3	346.6	2591.6	198.1
2019	364.9	0	0	40.5	324.4	3422.3	300.1	2911.4	210.9

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Clarkdale, AZ	67.7	992.3	3,812	2	2019
Jerome, AZ	217.9	4,139.4	356	5	2019
Camp Verde, AZ	407.6	2,348.0	11,012	15	2019
Sedona, AZ	135.4	1,363.6	11,649	15	2015
Prescott Valley, AZ	199.1	1,015.0	25,030	19	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Camp Verde, AZ	407.6	2,348.0	11,012	15	2019
Sedona, AZ	135.4	1,363.6	11,649	15	2015
Prescott Valley, AZ	199.1	1,015.0	25,030	19	2019
Chino Valley, AZ	304.2	1,266.2	11,202	22	2019
Prescott, AZ	488.8	1,562.3	40,407	26	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Cottonwood 10 Reviews

Great Small City To Call Home - 9/24/2022
As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great... Read More

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Not a place for retirees - 7/20/2021
I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine... Read More

Lisa | Verde Village, AZ | Reply | 1 Reply

The best LGBTQ community in all of Arizona!!! - 10/24/2020
Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ... Read More

Tad | Flagstaff, AZ | Reply | No Replies

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