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Is Gilbert safe? 🇺🇸
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Gilbert 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 28 October 2026
85
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime79/100GoodCrime index 49.2 / 100
Sentiment87/100GoodGenerally Positive
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health81Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-15T08:53:58.290000-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Low risk
96
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
75 / 100 (Generally Positive)
75
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
248k residents
82
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime, including robbery, is rare in Gilbert, with a low risk to visitors.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is not a significant concern, but standard vigilance in any public space is advised.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Generally Positive
87/100
Reported feel75Generally Positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
Gilbert is frequently cited as one of the safest cities in America, and residents and visitors generally report feeling secure.
Gilbert is a safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and a strong sense of community security.
Gilbert consistently ranks among the safest cities in Arizona and the US, with violent and property crime rates significantly below national averages. While general precautions are always advised, the risk of encountering serious crime as a visitor is low.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026FDA rarely inspects much of the produce Americans eat, potentially impacting food safety.— The Washington Post
- Jun 2026Businesses in a Gilbert strip mall were forced to shut down and evacuate due to structural instability.— KTAR News 92.3 FM
- Dec 2025Gilbert Police were ensnared in a widespread pattern of falsifying crime data.— California Globe
- Dec 2023Gilbert was ranked as the 2nd Safest Big City in America by the Gilbert Police Department.— Town of Gilbert, Arizona (.gov)
Common scams
- Tourist burglars using fraudulent documents to avoid detection
- Aggressive requests for money from homeless individuals
Full briefing
Gilbert is a safe destination, consistently recognized for its low crime rates and community security. While the United States has a higher homicide rate than many European countries, Gilbert's figures are significantly lower than the national average. Visitors can generally feel secure, with a low risk of experiencing violent crime or significant property theft.
Recent reports indicate that while Gilbert is a safe city, there have been instances of businesses facing structural issues, as seen with a strip mall evacuation in June 2026. A concerning report from December 2025 highlighted issues with the Gilbert Police Department falsifying crime data, though the city has also been ranked highly for safety in other assessments. On a broader scale, the FDA's infrequent inspection of produce, noted in October 2026, is a general US food safety concern rather than specific to Gilbert.
For travelers, standard precautions are sufficient. Be aware of your surroundings, particularly in commercial areas. While not a high risk, opportunistic theft can occur, so keeping valuables secure is advisable. The dossier also flagged potential scams involving 'tourist burglars' and aggressive requests for money from homeless individuals, though these are not specific to Gilbert but rather general US concerns. The city's official crime data and rankings suggest a secure environment for tourism.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 7 Gilbert districts for visitors: 7 safer. See them plotted on the Gilbert safety map.
Downtown GilbertsaferGenerally well-policed and safe for visitors.
AgritopiasaferA planned community with a focus on nature and safety.
Power RanchsaferResidential area with low reported crime.
Gilbert CommonssaferModern development with good safety infrastructure.
Riparian PreservesaferNatural area, safe during daylight hours.
SpectrumsaferCited as one of the safer areas.
SevillesaferCited as one of the safer areas.
07 · After Dark
Is Gilbert safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Violent crime, including robbery, is rare in Gilbert, with a low risk to visitors.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Gilbert safety FAQ (2026)
Is Gilbert safe right now (2026)?
Gilbert is a safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and a strong sense of community security. Gilbert consistently ranks among the safest cities in Arizona and the US, with violent and property crime rates significantly below national averages. While general precautions are always advised, the risk of encountering serious crime as a visitor is low. (Assessed 28 October 2026.)
Is Gilbert safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Gilbert report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Gilbert should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Gilbert (2026)?
- Tourist burglars using fraudulent documents to avoid detection
- Aggressive requests for money from homeless individuals
How does Gilbert compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Gilbert ranks #1 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 85/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this gilbert safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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