The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 85131, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$9.82 million

Cost of Crime™ for 85131, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,880 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 85131 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 85131, AZ Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 85131 ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of zip codes but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to 85131's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 85131 is 33.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 85131 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 85131 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 18 in the west areas to 1 in 112 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 85131, AZ see the most incidents - about 162 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 85131, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in 85131 for 2025 is $9,818,391. This translates to approximately $659 per resident and $1,880 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in 85131. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 85131 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

85131, AZ:	$659
85006, AZ:	$1034
85388, AZ:	$198
Arizona:	$452
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 85131 is $659 per year, which is $194 more than the national average and $206 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 85131:

In 85006, AZ, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $375 more than in 85131.
In 85388, AZ, crime costs $198 per person, which is $461 less than in 85131

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 85131 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 85131	Cost per 85131 Resident
Murder	$3.63 million	$244
Rape/Sexual Assault	$474,503	$32
Robbery	$373,635	$25
Assault	$2.73 million	$183
Kidnapping	$88,210	$6
Vehicle Theft	$319,517	$21
Burglary	$266,452	$18
Theft	$1.15 million	$77
Arson	$42,939	$3
Vandalism	$412,633	$28
Animal Cruelty	$10,089	$1
Drug Crimes	$253,802	$17
Identity Theft	$58,387	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$9,818,391	$659

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 85131, AZ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 85131 totals $27,207,608 ($1,825 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,025,999 ($2,484 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 85131 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 85131 has 3, have the same problem. Of 85131’s 14,907 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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85131 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 85131 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.385
Robbery	0.7968
Rape	0.5250
Murder	0.1297
Total Violent Crime	7.836 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.91
Vehicle Theft	1.384
Burglary	1.971
Arson	0.1193
Total Property Crime	18.38 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0976
Drug Crimes	2.302
Vandalism	3.875
Identity Theft	0.5060
Animal Cruelty	0.0915
Total "Other" Rate	6.871 (B-)

Individual 85131 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 85131 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 85131.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
85123, AZ	B	D+	B-
85194, AZ	B+	D+	A-
85141, AZ	A-	C-	B+
85193, AZ	B-	D+	C+
85623, AZ	C+	D+	C
85618, AZ	F	F	F
85631, AZ	C-	D	D+
85543, AZ	C+	B	C-
85531, AZ	A-	A-	A-
85552, AZ	B	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

85131 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
01501, MA	B+	B-	B-
03055, NH	B	A	A
07031, NJ	B+	A-	A-
07481, NJ	A	A+	A+
07502, NJ	B	B	B
11239, NY	D-	D+	D+
11703, NY	A-	B-	B-
14305, NY	D	F	F
15501, PA	C+	B+	B+
70053, LA	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, 85131 is less safe than the Arizona state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 85131, AZ average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 85131 schools on SchoolGrade

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