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Is Prescott safe? 🇺🇸
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Prescott 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 2 November 2026
83
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime76/100GoodCrime index 49.2 / 100
Sentiment82/100GoodCautiously optimistic
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health82Good
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 2026-10-30T16:55:54Z
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
60 / 100 (Cautiously optimistic)
60
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
42k residents
92
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 rates are lower than the national average, with a chance of being a victim of violent crime around 1 in 298 according to 2021 data.
Pickpocketing
LowProperty crime rates are also below the national average, with a chance of being a victim of property crime around 1 in 89 according to 2021 data. No specific hotspots for pickpocketing are identified.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Cautiously optimistic
82/100
Reported feel60Cautiously optimistic
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
Sixty percent of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally positive but not universally high level of perceived safety.
Prescott, Arizona, offers a generally safe environment for travelers, with crime rates below the national average.
Prescott's crime rate is lower than the national average, and it scores well on indicators of political stability and rule of law. While official advisories suggest increased caution for the US generally, this is not specific to Prescott and relates more to broader national concerns.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026A Prescott man was killed in a shootout in Mexico.— KVOA
- Aug 2026A head-on crash on State Route 69 in Prescott Valley resulted in two fatalities.— Facebook
- Aug 2026A former Prescott officer was sentenced for shooting an unarmed man.— Arizona Daily Star
- Feb 2026The City of Prescott and Police Department reaffirmed First Amendment rights and public safety expectations during assemblies.— The Prescott Times Media
Common scams
- Be aware of potential scams targeting tourists, though specific Prescott-focused scams are not detailed in available information.
- Exercise caution with unsolicited offers or requests for personal information.
Full briefing
Prescott, Arizona, presents a generally safe travel destination, with crime statistics indicating a lower rate than the national average. While official advisories for the United States suggest exercising increased caution, these are broad recommendations and do not point to specific, elevated risks within Prescott itself.
Recent reports highlight some localized incidents, including a fatal crash in nearby Prescott Valley in August 2026 and a shooting incident involving a Prescott resident in Mexico in October 2026. A former Prescott officer was also sentenced in August 2026 for a shooting incident. These events, while serious, do not appear to indicate a widespread increase in danger for visitors.
Travelers should maintain general situational awareness, particularly when exploring unfamiliar areas or at night. While specific scam details for Prescott are not readily available, standard precautions against common tourist-targeted fraud are advisable. Keeping valuables secure and being mindful of surroundings are key to a safe visit. The CDC also lists global health notices for Polio, Dengue, and Measles, which travelers should consider.
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06 · After Dark
Is Prescott 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 rates are lower than the national average, with a chance of being a victim of violent crime around 1 in 298 according to 2021 data.
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.
07 · Questions
Prescott safety FAQ (2026)
Is Prescott safe right now (2026)?
Prescott, Arizona, offers a generally safe environment for travelers, with crime rates below the national average. Prescott's crime rate is lower than the national average, and it scores well on indicators of political stability and rule of law. While official advisories suggest increased caution for the US generally, this is not specific to Prescott and relates more to broader national concerns. (Assessed 2 November 2026.)
Is Prescott safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Prescott 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 Prescott should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Prescott (2026)?
- Be aware of potential scams targeting tourists, though specific Prescott-focused scams are not detailed in available information.
- Exercise caution with unsolicited offers or requests for personal information.
How does Prescott compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Prescott ranks #8 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 83/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this prescott safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ 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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