United States · Safety report last updated
As of July 2026, Tucson scores 70/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes — Tucson is generally safe for travelers, but requires awareness of local crime and environmental conditions. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
Safety Report
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United States · Assessed 29 July 2026
70
/ 100
Safer than ~72% of countries
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
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 2026-07-23T16:13:06Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWorry about being mugged or robbed is rated at 45/100, with violent crime seen as a local problem at 55/100.
Pickpocketing
ModerateProperty crime is rated as a local problem at 67/100, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed
62/100
Locals report feeling safe walking alone in daylight (72/100), but this drops significantly at night (40/100). There is a moderate level of concern regarding mugging and robbery.
Yes — Tucson is generally safe for travelers, but requires awareness of local crime and environmental conditions.
Tucson has a composite safety index of 74/100, indicating it is safer than approximately 78% of countries. While official advisories are low-risk, local crime perception and property crime rates are notable. Extreme summer heat is a significant environmental hazard.
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Full briefing
Tucson, Arizona, is generally safe for travelers, with official advisories from Canada and the UK recommending normal security precautions. The city's composite safety index is 74/100, indicating it's safer than most countries globally. However, travelers should be aware of specific local safety concerns, particularly regarding crime and environmental conditions.
While violent crime is perceived as a local issue, and worry about mugging or robbery is moderate, property crime is rated higher, suggesting a greater risk of pickpocketing and theft. Travelers report feeling significantly less safe walking alone at night (40/100) compared to daylight (72/100). The FBI has also issued a general warning about scams targeting summer travelers.
Recent news highlights local efforts to address violent crime, with Tucson selected for a national prevention grant in March 2026. However, there are also reports reflecting concerns about broader regional safety issues, such as cartel violence in nearby Mexico, which has prompted reactions from local students and former residents. Additionally, protests related to immigration enforcement have occurred in Tucson.
A critical safety consideration for Tucson is its extreme summer heat. July temperatures can reach highs of around 42°C (107.6°F), posing a significant risk of heatstroke and dehydration. Travelers should prioritize staying hydrated, seeking shade, and limiting outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. While natural hazards are low, the intense heat is a serious everyday hazard.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Tucson districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Tucson safety map.
Downtown TucsoncautionCan experience petty crime and homelessness; exercise vigilance, especially at night.
Midtown TucsoncautionMixed residential and commercial; be aware of property crime and opportunistic theft.
South TucsoncautionSome areas have higher crime rates; exercise increased awareness, especially after dark.
University of Arizona Campus AreasaferGenerally safe due to student presence and university security, but be aware of surroundings.
Sam HughessaferResidential area with lower crime rates, generally considered safe.
West TucsonsaferLargely suburban and residential, considered safe for visitors.
07 · After Dark
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Worry about being mugged or robbed is rated at 45/100, with violent crime seen as a local problem at 55/100.
After dark, be most careful around Downtown Tucson, Midtown Tucson, South Tucson. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Trip Profiles
Who's travelling changes which risks matter. These re-weight Tucson's category data for common trip types — same data, different emphasis. Run your own profile from the interactive checker.
09 · Questions
Yes — Tucson is generally safe for travelers, but requires awareness of local crime and environmental conditions. Tucson has a composite safety index of 74/100, indicating it is safer than approximately 78% of countries. While official advisories are low-risk, local crime perception and property crime rates are notable. Extreme summer heat is a significant environmental hazard. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Tucson ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 70/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.
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