Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Central Phoenix in green. The most dangerous areas in Central Phoenix are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Safe from Arson?

The C+ grade means the rate of arson is about the same as the average US neighborhood. Central Phoenix is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of neighborhoods are safer and 47% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Central Phoenix's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of arson in Central Phoenix is 0.1142 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Central Phoenix generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Central Phoenix may be as high as 1 in 6,174 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 10,020 in the central part of the neighborhood.

By a simple count ignoring population, more arson occurs in the east parts of Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: about 2 per year. The southeast part of Central Phoenix has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

How Central Phoenix's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in Central Phoenix to the Arizona state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the arson rate, Central Phoenix is as safe as the Arizona state average and as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Arson in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Arson is projected to cost the residents of Central Phoenix about $244,175 in 2025, or roughly $3 per resident. This is part of Central Phoenix's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Central Phoenix, including every crime type and how Central Phoenix compares to other neighborhoods.

Interpreting the Arson Map

Remember that arson rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Central Phoenix's crime maps on the Central Phoenix overall crime page.

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Individual Central Phoenix Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of arson in Central Phoenix is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Central Phoenix.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Encanto, Phoenix, AZ	D-	D-	F	C+
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ	D-	F	D-	B-
Bronze Boot, Phoenix, AZ	D-	D-	F	C
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ	D+	C-	D+	C
Alahambra, Phoenix, AZ	C-	D+	C-	C
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ	B-	C+	B-	B-
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ	B-	C+	B-	B-
West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ	B-	C	B-	B-
Sunset, Tempe, AZ	C-	D	D+	C+
Cartwright, Phoenix, AZ	B	C	B	B

Arson in Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Central Phoenix is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for arson. The table below compares arson in neighborhoods with comparable overall population.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Mott Haven, Bronx, NY	C+	D+	D+	A
Far Northeast, Humble, TX	B	B	B	C+
Far Rockaway, Queens, NY	B+	C-	C-	A
Galleria-Uptown, Houston, TX	D-	C	C	C
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ	A-	A-	A-	C+
West, Arlington, TX	C+	C	C	B-
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	D+	C+	C+	A-
Soundview, Bronx, NY	B+	C	C	A
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	D	D-	D-	D-
Millcreek, Salt Lake City, UT	C-	A-	A-	B

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Central Phoenix schools on SchoolGrade

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