The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 85203, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$16.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for 85203, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,331 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 85203 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 85203, AZ Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 85203 ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of zip codes but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to 85203's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 85203 is 28.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 85203 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 85203 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southeast areas to 1 in 46 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 85203, AZ see the most incidents - about 215 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 62 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 85203, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in 85203 for 2025 is $16,365,005. This translates to approximately $450 per resident and $1,331 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in 85203. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 85203 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

85203, AZ:	$450
85006, AZ:	$1034
85388, AZ:	$198
Arizona:	$452
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 85203 is $450 per year, which is $15 less than the national average and $3 less than Arizona's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 85203:

In 85006, AZ, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $584 more than in 85203.
In 85388, AZ, crime costs $198 per person, which is $252 less than in 85203

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 85203 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 85203	Cost per 85203 Resident
Murder	$4.69 million	$129
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.24 million	$34
Robbery	$642,864	$18
Assault	$2.74 million	$75
Kidnapping	$266,724	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1.78 million	$49
Burglary	$783,244	$22
Theft	$2.49 million	$68
Arson	$110,860	$3
Vandalism	$940,097	$26
Animal Cruelty	$18,477	$1
Drug Crimes	$554,584	$15
Identity Theft	$107,105	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$16,365,005	$450

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 85203, 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 85203 totals $38,068,942 ($1,046 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $54,433,947 ($1,495 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 85203 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 south 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 85203 has 2, have the same problem. Of 85203’s 36,402 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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85203 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 85203 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.619
Robbery	0.5614
Rape	0.5626
Murder	0.0686
Total Violent Crime	3.812 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.18
Vehicle Theft	3.160
Burglary	2.372
Arson	0.1261
Total Property Crime	18.84 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1208
Drug Crimes	2.060
Vandalism	3.615
Identity Theft	0.3801
Animal Cruelty	0.0686
Total "Other" Rate	6.244 (B)

Individual 85203 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 85203 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 85203.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
85213, AZ	B	B-	C+
85201, AZ	D-	D-	D-
85204, AZ	C-	D+	D+
85210, AZ	D	D-	D
85256, AZ	D-	F	D-
85205, AZ	C+	B-	C
85202, AZ	D	D-	D-
85206, AZ	C-	C-	D+
85233, AZ	C	B-	C-
85234, AZ	B+	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

85203 is similar 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
19136, PA	B-	B-	B-
20111, VA	B-	A-	A-
20735, MD	B-	B-	B-
20877, MD	B-	C	C
21014, MD	A-	B	B
24401, VA	C+	B	B
28079, NC	C+	A-	A-
28208, NC	F	F	F
30078, GA	C+	B+	B+
33881, FL	B+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, 85203 is as safe as 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 85203, AZ average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 85203 schools on SchoolGrade

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