Is Phoenix Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Phoenix

Safety rating

Moderate
2.7 /5

Women living in Phoenix consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.4 /5

Women living in Phoenix consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 9 experiences

Safety rating:

2.7/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.3/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

2.4/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2/5A bit worried

How safe is Phoenix?

in my experience phoenix is not a safe place to be as a woman i have been stalked i have friends who have been kidnapped raped when on a walk even my guy friends do not feel save walking alone in phoenix

Posted: February 22, 2025
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The area like Tempe is very safe there is south PHX that is a little sketchy. Scottsdale is the nicer area. Overall I don’t generally see a lot of crime. It’s pretty safe. You can walk at night and not feel scared

Posted: January 18, 2025
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I looooved Phoenix, but It's pretty dangerous imo. The public transport is horrible so you have to rent a car or rely on ubers😬 I would not recommended going solo, keep a friend with you, especially after dark.. But overall its a great city and absolutely worth the visit, just be careful!! ❤️

Posted: January 1, 2025
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Faustina

Faustina

Phoenix is safe in general, mostly if you live in high traffic areas where some of the better known malls are. Downtown, old town, etc. I would absolutely stay away from Maryvale, used to live there, as there is lots of crime activity there. Scottsdale, pretty close to Phoenix!, is also a decently safe place!

Posted: September 15, 2024
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I overall feel pretty safe here in Phoenix. But like any place I live or visit, as a woman I am always aware and attuned to my intuition and surroundings. Since I live in the city, I do my due diligence but locking up my house and cars doors. Most of the crimes in my location are petty crimes like theft, package theft, mail theft, break ins. I also do not walk around by myself in the dark, I would rather take a car. Not well versed in public transportation here, because it’s not widely used. Most everyone has a car to get around. I find it hard to navigate in this city without a vehicle.

Posted: August 6, 2024
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Safe in some parts such as Chandler where I currently live,but kinda sketchy in Tempe. Phoenix is full of wonderful people and lots to do up here! Just make sure at night to always have a buddy, and a plan.

Posted: July 11, 2024
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Gorgeous

Gorgeous

Phoenix is mostly safe, but there are definitely areas to stay away from and you need to be aware if walking at night. Especially if you’re in an area that’s secluded, or where men may be drinking or having fun with other guys.

Posted: June 4, 2024
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Phoenix is mostly safe but precautions should be taken when walking downtown late at night. As long as you stay aware of your surroundings you will be fine. Make sure to stay along the main roads near traffic and street lamps.

Posted: April 13, 2024
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As you get further from downtown and further from Old Town Scottsdale the safer you are in my opinion. Lots of homelessness around downtown and midtown. As well as since old town is a touristy place, it’s attractive to people asking for money or hanging out around the shops. I’ve had one instance where I did not feel safe during the day but many people were around so I just ran off.

Posted: March 4, 2024
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Is Phoenix worth visiting?

Göksun

Göksun

Turkey

Solo travel

I went to work in arizona .ı work in girls scout camp. Also ı travel in arizona. I went antelope canyon and crand canyon it was amazing. horseshoe bend is the best place ı have seen in my life.if you came to travel in arizona absolutely must go to horseshoe bend

Posted: July 10, 2023
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Amariah

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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix safe?

Women living in Phoenix consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Is Phoenix safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Phoenix consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Phoenix?

Women living in Phoenix consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.