Payson, AZ has safety grade D, a population of about 15,708, an overall crime rate near 4,437 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Payson, AZ is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Payson, AZ for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Payson, AZ Crime Rate and Safety Report
Payson, AZ crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 31.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
9.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (69.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 697 total incidents, Payson shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Payson demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Payson, AZ Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0453700, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 697. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 487 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 269 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property at 146 incidents, and burglary/breaking & entering at 55 incidents. Motor vehicle theft is relatively low, with 14 incidents, and stolen property offenses are the least common, with only 3 incidents. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 142 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 56 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most significant subcategory at 42 incidents. Other subcategories within "others" include counterfeiting/forgery (10 incidents), arson (2 incidents), and isolated cases of extortion/blackmail and human trafficking (1 incident each). Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 9 incidents. These include kidnapping/abduction (5 incidents), sex offenses, non-forcible (2 incidents), and sex offenses (2 incidents). Robbery is also infrequent, with only 2 reported incidents. Homicide is the least common crime category, with a single reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data is needed, including the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. These metrics would allow for a more contextualized understanding of the crime data and its implications for public safety.
Payson, AZ crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
85328
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Safety95.8
Per 1K96
Total Crimes86052
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Safety88.9
Per 1K89
Total Crimes86502
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Safety49.8
Per 1K50
Total Crimes85346
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Safety50.3
Per 1K50
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FAQ about crime in Payson, AZ
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Payson, AZ.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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