MOST Dangerous Places in Arizona 2024 

Maryvale definitely needs to be on the list. Tempe has a huge homeless problem but far from worthy of the 'top 10' in terms of dangerousness.

my daughter is a nurse and lives in a very expensive high rise condo in downtown phoenix...she was just a short distance from home in the middle of the day, when two men ran up behind her, pushing her to the ground...knocked out her two front teeth and stole her purse...less than a month later, same time of day, she was attacked by a man who punched her and spit in her face...that time the cops apprehended him but the other two were never caught...neither incident was provoked

I've been going back-and-forth between Arizona and Colorado for the past 4 years. I'm ultimately choosing to settle in arizona and this video is confirming that decision. I don't think people realize it, but colorado is a lot worse and, As you were listing cities, I was just thinking to myself, "I am certainly not afraid of Arizona." 😂 Freaking love AZ!

Seems like the entire country is plagued by the drug addiction problem.

I have lived in Yuma for over 40 years. Have never felt unsafe. Yes, all towns have their spots, but Yuma and Arizona, in general, are safe.

I lived in Sunnyslope from 10 yrs old until I graduated high school and it sucked...and now it's even worse. Everyone is called a "sloper" that lives there and yes, the drugs are making our entire Phoenix area worse...I hate going into the main central phoenix area now. I'm a delivery driver and the difference is staggering between there and Scottsdale. Every time I go into Phoenix there are SO MANY homeless people now. I live in N. Phoenix now, about maybe 3-5 miles or so from central phoenix and it's a little better than living there, but the homeless encampments are starting to pop up in the neighborhood behind our gated community (it's a retirement community basically, I'm just allowed to live there w/my mom)...things are just getting worse everywhere, our country is falling apart.

You are correct re: South Tucson. Watch your back....and front. I Always carry.

Conceal Carry is a gun right in Arizona. No permit needed.

I’ve lived in Tucson, Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria, Flagstaff, Oro Valley, and now Prescott Valley. I like seasons, and hate the heat, so Prescott Valley and Flagstaff are my top two. Oro Valley would be my 3rd, because of the awesome mountain views, low crime, better roads, hiking, less traffic, etc.

I've lived in AZ for 50 plus years and grew up in Tempe. I've lived the past 10 years in Mesa. I am surprised that Tempe was on this list. And as far as walking around in certain places after dark, I don't believe that is the best idea no matter where you are. In all my years here I have not yet been a victim of any crime. I hope that my luck will continue, but all in all I think most of AZ is just as good as anywhere else except for the hot temps.

Situational awareness is beneficial to exercise.

Intersections most definitely to avoid in Phoenix are: 27th ave & Northern (especially the QT), 19th ave & Camelback (massive pedestrian foot traffic), and 59th ave & Bethany home rd. (public park hosts a lot of homeless).

Please do not confuse South Tucson with Tucson. South Tucson was formed as a reaction to fears that being annexed by Tucson would lead to higher taxes. South Tucson was incorporated as a separate city in 1936. Property owners gathered at Yell-O-Inn auto court to vote the town into existence. The City of South Tucson covers an area of about 1.2 square miles and is completely surrounded by the City of Tucson, Arizona. I've lived in midtown Tucson for the last 12 years and feel safe even though there are patches of exceptions. Our homeless population is present but only in small clusters around town. Our homeless task force works hard to get them off the streets and washes into a safer situation...but they have to want the help. I love ❤ living in Tucson, 'cept during the summer when the temps are triple digits way too many consecutive days.

I lived and worked in Yuma for more than a decade, loved it! Never had any problems.

We spent 6 days in Arizona last summer and Kingman definitely made us feel a little uncomfortable. Mainly the locals. All the other places we visited in AZ from Winzlow to Flagstaff to Phoenix to Tucson to Tombstone the locals were so nice. Especially in Winslow and Flagstaff.

I have lived in Tucson for 20 years now and I will honestly say the homeless situation has gotten horrendously worse as well as parts of town I wouldn't like to particularly be in although I'm a nurse and I travel all over in the daytime. There really isn't any place in town I'd want to be after dark other than in my home. Hoping to leave the state in the next few years for rural Missouri.

I left Arizona in 1982 and am now doubly glad I made that decision.

I'm in Flagstaff and I am grateful for this gem of a town hidden in the forest. I cam watch AZ family and see the crime on a daily basis occurring in Phoenix area. Aside from the crime, Arizona is the most beautiful state I've ever resided in and there are also so many wonderful humans here❤

When was the last time you were anywhere near the US/Mexico border, sir? With all due respect, most of the places you’ve mentioned here are low key compared to the current situation down here in the border counties. Talk to Sheriff Dannels of Cochise County. He’s often given people ride alongs to explain the situation down here. It’s not safe to drive on our roads anymore. Nope, things aren’t nice.

My wife and I just went through Kingman on the way home from Iowa. Arizona’s government might want to spend some money on the freeway’s on the 70 and the 40. Those ruts and broken asphalt can kill your tires and suspension. It is as if the government has forgotten about those roads. We saw big rigs driving in the emergency lane to avoid the slow lane.

I'm in my sixties and have lived my whole life in the Phx area all my life. I agree with all the places and would also add anything south of grand avenue. Especially around camelback, bethany home and glendale ave.

I have lived in the sunnyslope area now for 61 years. I live near the light rail. Ever since they built a QT gas station and the light rail crime has significantly gotten worse. There's almost a night that doesn't go by that the police helicopter isnt flying over head. The police chopper has the nickname The ghetto bird.

Haha! The places you listed are vacation spots compared to the real shady places, like Coolidge, Casa Grande, Eloy, Miami, Globe and Nogales.

I live in Kingman AZ. I came from S. California a year and a half ago, and I would say, It’s different here like day and night. Actually, I was amazed at it being listed as one of those dangerous cities. People are a lot friendlier here, I am disabled from a previous fatal heart attack. People were so rude and in a hurry in California. There are always People wanting to help me and holding the door for me and my wheelchair etc. It’s more laid back here, I do see a lot of homeless People with signs, but the economy has totally a dive all over the Country. Where we live going up Stockton Hill road on one of the plateaus, It is VERY windy, and you are right, It’s very cold and hot here. Can’t say I like the traveling Doctors here, I still don’t have a permanent physician here yet. The medical establishment does suck out here. But, I will never step foot in California again regardless.

I lived in Tempe for 36 years. Have taken the light rail numerous times. Tempe is safe from my experience. Light rail is great. Yes some people riding are homeless but they are not bad people. Usually mind their business. It is fine to ride please use it if able or when needed. Tempe is fine and at night just be aware of surroundings in certain areas. Certain pockets are very dark. Crime is everywhere and possible at any time. Again just stay safe, aware and mindful. Love AZ ❤️

I recently moved from California to Yuma. So far I feel safe over here. Yuma is a clean town compared to California and less expensive than California

I'll tell you what. I lived in Sunnyslope for several years, from 2000 through 2015, and if you're a single woman sitting at a bus stop, more often than not, they're gonna assume you're a "business lady", as a polite way of putting it. I lived behind the Fry's at Cave Creek and Hatcher, and I'd be walking home from the store or even in line at cutomer service, and get propositioned. I was not a young lady, mind you, I was from my early 50's up until I was 66! And I made every effort to dress as modestly as was possible for 110 degree temperatures. There was a space in the wall of the parking lot that you would go through to get to my apts., and There was a guy standing there wanted to put me to work. I told him I was a 60 year old grandma, but that still didn't stop him. Another time I was sitting in front of my apts. waiting for the neighborhood circulator to go to church on a Sunday morning. The guy who lived across the street, came across and also wanted to put me to work. I told him, "I'm going to church, for crying out loud, I'm not looking for a job, thank you," and I told him how old I was, but he still insisted on giving me his card. I'm not bragging, it's just that thy don't care. So yeah, Sunnyslope, especially in the area of Cave Creek, south of Cactus Rd., isn't the greatest area for single women living alone, especially if you're young and attractive or not even attractive...or young...just female! At least in my experience.

I lived in SouthCentral Phoenix for several years. Drugs, prostitution, and crime were common place on 7th Ave and I was within 3 minute walk to FBI building and Phoenix police building. The city tore down my entire block and just left it as an undeveloped lot. A lot of transient population bounce around the state due to its climate and proximity to the border. Madison St used to be location of St. Vincent kitchen and there was a shelter and homeless mail pick up down there also. Haven't been around there for a decade but it looks like it hasn't changed.

Winslow girl here. I'm disappointed that you took one isolated incident in our town and decided it was dangerous here. Three dudes yelling at your car one time? C'mon man.

I grew up in YUMA . We moved there in 1971. We grew up with Yuma and I have seen so many changes! I went home in October of 23 and didn't hardly recognize it! I still love YUMA and it will always be the home I come home to!

I was in Yuma,AZ 1971,on the navy reserve two training,Desert climates, refreshing.

May God bless the Arizona State and All States of the USA. May God bless the Americans!!!

Left out Maryvale, Laveen & The most Southern part Phoenix.

I love Globe-Miami and never felt unsafe there. I visit there often and was born and raised there. ❤

You forgot El Mirage, near Surprise. 36,000 people. I don't know what the exact stats are but the crime has to be substantial. On the Ring neighborhood app, there's something going on there virtually every night. Definitely a place to avoid if possible, especially at night.

I live in the Kingman area, for many years. I've never felt unsafe.

I live in San Tan Valley, which has always felt safe, till a couple days ago when a drive-by murder occurred 3 blocks away! Not safe anyplace anymore.

Vey helpful video - thank you.

Part of the issue with any of the public transportation (light rail included) is a lot of the folks using it get a discounted monthly pass because they are low income/homeless and many have drug and/or alcohol issues. I'm a 4th generation native and have watched the decline over the years...it used to be SO much nicer here. The Sunnyslope area has been questionable since I was in H.S. back in 1978 (Maryvale is and has been sketchy for many, many years). The area around where Metro Center once was is very questionable these days and overrun with homeless. I think a lot of states are giving their homeless one-way bus tickets and they're heading to Phoenix and California but we've definitely seen homeless numbers increase exponentially since Covid. Rental rates increasing by 38% since 2019 haven't helped anyone but the landlords.

I've lived in AZ and traveled all over the state since 2001 and I've always felt safe here.

I was born and raised in AZ. I'm sad to see what has happened to our state. Winslow and Show Low have major drug problems. I remember Sunnyslope when I was young I would babysit for a couple that would pick me up and take me home, I lived on Breardsley and Cave Creek. My former sister-in-law's son was brutally murdered in Mesa, stabbed 40+ times. She wanted the death penalty but due to his mental issues he was given life without parole. I live in a rural community that is very safe. TFS 👍

I’m an AZ native. I’d say you’ve nailed this post. Nicely done!!!

Our son graduated from GCU 2019 and our daughter is at GCU now. We tell her to not go outside the gates at night.

Only issue I ever had was in Tuscon by the airport, I always felt safer in AZ., than here in California!

I'm a retired L4 security guy and security planer. Every part of a city, in every state, is dangerous. I would encourage everyone to take some situational awareness classes. It can save your life and that of someone you love. Very good video. Thanks!

I thought Tucson was tough until I've been living in the worst neighborhoods in Phoenix the last 3 years,Van Buren and 31st Ave and work around 19th Ave and Buckeye. Bro. I'm dying to escape but this job is so good! I can imagine other states and cities are worse. 90% is drug addicts

Growing up in Phoenix (and Glendale), it used to be the homeless, criminals, and drug addicts used to stay in the rougher parts of town. Now it seems they just go anywhere they want until they ruin the area. Mill used to be a normal college area that we hung out in the early 90s. Lots of places never felt unsafe decades ago. Now I don’t go anywhere without a handgun.

Good information. Thanks

The first time I drove through Kingman I was stopped by police twice in a matter of less than 30 minutes. I realized then that it was a dangerous place. It was 11pm and I was looking for a hotel but opted to continue driving. Since then I have learned about which neighborhoods to avoid an I've visited Kingman several times. Thinking about retiring there now

Been living in globe for 2 years now and it’s a fairly safe place. A good portion of the violent crime is either domestic abuse or property crime caused by the junkies down in the trailer park near auto zone (colloquially called “little Mexico”). There’s kind of an unspoken rule here that almost everyone is armed at any given time and everyone knows everyone so it’s much harder for locals to get away with things. There has been 2 shootings and 2 raids since I got here though (former felon inmate and a couple junkies making meth) as well as 2 fires believed to have been started by a meth lab fire. With the exception of the drug addicted population it isn’t to bad of a place to live.

28 year old Arizona native here. I’ve lived in most areas in the east valley. And what I will say, if you live in the east part of the valley you avoid going west past Phoenix unless you’re headed to California. Most of the west valley has a certain vibe that seems a bit more hostile. The “safest” areas here are Gilbert and Chandler 100%. Sun lakes is also super safe if you’re 55+

The "Standing on the Corner" festival in Winslow is awesome.

All Arizona is a permit-less Carry state. Either open OR concealed. I am 72 and carried concealed all my life but never had to pull it out. You did well in this video when covering the "seedy" areas of our towns. That homeless encampment in south Phoenix shown has been cleaned up and everyone moved. Will they come back? Who knows. The old time Hobo's always camped along Railroad tracks for a reason. The property is railroad and therefore Federal. State, county and city police have no jurisdiction, so they are left alone. Good video!

Enjoy your program. I lived in Happy Jack for 18 years and often shopped and ate in Winslow but never had a problem with crime or even concerned about it. I was approached a couple of times by people who wanted money but never felt threatened. I do know on the national stats that crime is a bit high in Winslow but also in towns not mentioned in this video like Williams. Incidentally you did mention that Kingman is in east Arizona. Of course, you know it is in west part of the state.

Your videos have been sooo helpful for me!! We are looking into possibly moving to Arizona for my hubby's job.....and it had soo nice having a reliable source to get those nuggets of information from! Thank you soo much!!

I think this video is well presented and informative. AZ is subject to the same problems as the rest of the country. The video was very fair about pointing that out. It didn't have a "bash Arizona " theme

Been to Bullhead City and it seemed nice! Right next to Laughlin which is way nicer than Las Vegas because there is less traffic, a Beautiful river and lots of hiking!

Hi J you forgot to mention the lovely garden spots: Maryvale and El Mirage but still an excellent video. You do good work Sir - thank you.

Thanks for the out look 🙏

I've lived in South Tempe and for the most part, it's pretty safe. Most of my problems have been on Mill Ave near the university. Not one day went by where I didn't see a fight break out.

Can't believe you added Kingman and Bullhead City to your list but not Golden Valley!

Visited Williams, Arizona on the way to the Grand Canyon and it is GREAT 👍

I've lived all over in Arizona since 92 and I would have to agree with you for the most part

Thank you. I live in Southern AZ. Good to know

Hi.been to Phx nine times and always took light rail down to Tempe and back again, never felt scared on the train.Christown and area around celebrity theatre are scary places also around Van Buren, love Phx and miss it every day,but Im old now and no more long flights for me. Barbro from Sweden LOVE TO YOU ALL 💟☮️

I live in Yuma violent crime is very high here but only in a few areas. most shootings and murders happen in the west/northwest sections, there are more areas that are high drug areas than there are violent crimes.

My Mom & Dad Sunyslope sweet hearts. Best memories. Grand parent's were next door neighbors from the time I was born to you know.. Love you gm & gp, gm & gd

I lived in Goodyear for years & I’m happy Ieft that oven 4 years ago

The best street in Phoenix is 7th ave from Missouri up to Dunlap. Always clean and smooth. I'm a native Phoenician and I love my city. Its the NIMBY's that marginalize it. Get involved and have pride in your city and state.

Agree, the light rail system is a complete waste of my money (taxes). Oh, and Kingman is in NorthWest Arizona.:)

I’ve been in Kingman for 51 years and it’s sad how it’s falling apart. Over populated and the crime has risen

I lived down in Patagonia for about 10 years. Very small but very interesting town. I had a great time really.

Great back in day!

I live in S. CENTRAL and since I moved here almost 3 years ago, I've watched this neighborhood go from the walking dead, drugged/ strung out homeless of a younger crowd, to a neighborhood that is NOTHING BUT THUGS walking around with backpacks that have big ass bolt cutters hanging out of them, greasy slimy hands prints ALL over everybody vehicles, stolen parts taken off cars, guys crawling under vehicles looking for parts during daytime, drug paraphernalia, drugs being smoked sitting on the sidewalks, in between vehicles, leaning against apt buildings, thugs stalking people coming out to walk their animal and the thugs break in while someone is walking the dog walking person, people shooting whatever, people shooting at other people, AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. Cops don't do anything even if you're lucky enough to get them to show up. It's just like watching a F**KING VIDEO GAME. It has gotten to be a SERIOUS PROBLEM with NO ONE CARING ABOUT SHIT OVER HERE. It's a gamble just to walk your dog after dark. Last week I saw a dude dressed like a ugly ass women, the child kept calling dad, dad, dad, til he realized it. Went inside quickly after he realized it. Kids are too honest dad! Plus you look like you with fake pointed boobs and a haircut that's so horrible it's hilarious. So when they say you'll hear gun shots now and then, what they meant was several times a night.😡

I like how this video pretty much names all of Arizona here.

Gotta love a list of some of the great places close to home like this.

I have worked half time in Yuma for the last seven years and have felt safer there than anywhere in the Phoenix metro area and I frequent the locations shown in the video.

Grand Canyon University isn't close to Sunnyslope. They are about 7 miles apart. Sunnyslope is on Central and Dunlap. G.C. University is on Camelback and 35 Avenue. In Phoenix, Arizona.

Great video bro!

I live in Tucson on the south side, but I used to live just outside of New Orleans...trust me, no side of Tucson is a really dangerous place

Blessed prayers to all. Have a wonderful day 🙏💜🌻🍁😀🌵🙏

Shout out from ELOY

HOLBROOK ! I bought some land up there , i can't even use it squatters have taken over , at night hundreds of commando guys come out in the desert with night vision glasses and rob and destroy peoples things, there's cars out there and trailers riddled with bullet holes , burned out , we went to the gas station off the freeway and there were spotters there watching us , following us , trafficking and drugs , a car tried to block us we sped around it ,, very creepy vibes , talked to people that own land there off Sun Valley Rd , they can't live there anymore , one lady said she was on her couch at night and the men stripped her car outside while looking at her , the Sheriff's stay away

In early 2018 I lived in Ajo for a while. Felt like a snowbird town - and not much going on. I never felt unsafe - but there was always a lingering feeling of "possibly"

Awesome detail and info on these places. Thank you so much and I know now where to keep alert at when Im in the area.

Thanks. Talking abour California flight, looks like now we know where they are settling into.

I grew up in Globe Miami went to school in Globe Miami Az. The biggest probem there is all in who you hang out with and what your doing. There is drugs there yes but there are drugs everywhere as well. If you dont get into the drugs and stay out of the bars getting sloppy drunk your not going to have to worry about anything. Including at night. The community pulls together when anything happens and helps each other. There are amazing people there and there are a few bad apples just like anywhere else. Love my home town!

I live in Scottsdale for more than 24 years, and I finally left because it seemed like the homeless were out of control and moving into Scottsdale even. I was safe in my gated community, but if I went to PHX it was another story. I moved to Tucson and I love it! The mountains are beautiful. I like the town and the surrounding areas and so much wildlife with magnificent views.

I live in phx and went to sunnyslope H.S. Definitely grew up fast and ruff

I was homeless twice in Phoenix area, the first time in downtown Phoenix where CASS is and it was horrible, like hell on earth. The second time was in Mesa, very awful, especially as a female. Not safe whatsoever! I was born in Arizona, Mohave county (Lake Havasu and Bullhead City area) though i grew up in Las Vegas, living in Laughlin, near Bullhead City, it is important to mention the drug addiction issues and low job opportunities. Unfortunately it's supposedly bad everywhere, amd Arizona has it's dangerous areas but at the end of the day i love Arizona, theres a lot of things that need help and could use reform and improvements.

Very useful info. Seems credible. I’m considering buying a winter months residence in Tucson. Your South Tucson info was helpful. I’d love to hear a Tucson-area focused video similar to this one.

Thanks for the heads up. I had considered moving to Arizona and thought Phoenix was the major thorn. Never heard that places like Showlow are on that list too.

I live E Tucson Mount Lemmon Arizona and I love love the area very very beautiful and I love the Mountains pretty much a safe area to ride your bike 🚴 and jogging 🏃‍♀️ , I pretty much stay in my area ,

Blessings 🙏🏻🙌

i live in Arizona 35 years . the place i don't want to go at night is Maryvale South West Phoenix .

I spent 3 months in Kingman last winter and visited bullhead city multiple times. Didn't really see anything too sketchy and certainly didn't notice a ton of ppl on drugs. The only violence I experienced was from a burro 😅

Globe's crime rate maybe high but it mostly repeats offenders. You see the names in the arrest list in the weekly papers and you'll see the same names over and over. Mostly property crimes and drug possession/DUI's the past year and half the community has put in the effort to rebrand the town in a positive light.

I grew up in AZ and still live here. Don't forget about the ghetto love child of Phoenix and Tucson. People in Casa Grande are just bred a little differently there.

Jeff, do more these "most of" in Arizona. They are so informative.

Guadalupe is very dangerous and has one of the higher crime rates in the nation. I got irked when the video clip heading to central Phoenix was actually northbound on the 51.