The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 85281, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$57.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 85281, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,812 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 85281 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 85281, AZ Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 85281 ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of zip codes but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to 85281's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 85281 is 65.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 85281 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 85281 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the northeast areas to 1 in 21 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 85281, AZ see the most incidents - about 919 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 204 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 85281, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in 85281 for 2025 is $57,826,066. This translates to approximately $815 per resident and $1,812 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in 85281. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 85281 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

85281, AZ:	$815
85006, AZ:	$1034
85388, AZ:	$198
Arizona:	$452
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 85281 is $815 per year, which is $351 more than the national average and $363 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 85281:

In 85006, AZ, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $218 more than in 85281.
In 85388, AZ, crime costs $198 per person, which is $617 less than in 85281

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 85281 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 85281	Cost per 85281 Resident
Murder	$12.7 million	$179
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.15 million	$30
Robbery	$1.99 million	$28
Assault	$14.1 million	$199
Kidnapping	$515,361	$7
Vehicle Theft	$2.96 million	$42
Burglary	$3.32 million	$47
Theft	$13.5 million	$190
Arson	$208,516	$3
Vandalism	$3.66 million	$52
Animal Cruelty	$43,935	$1
Drug Crimes	$2.06 million	$29
Identity Theft	$613,485	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$57,826,066	$815

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 85281, 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 85281 totals $99,127,112 ($1,398 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $156,953,178 ($2,213 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 85281 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 85281 has 22, have the same problem. Of 85281’s 70,931 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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85281 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 85281 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.935
Robbery	0.8930
Rape	0.4999
Murder	0.0954
Total Violent Crime	8.423 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	36.64
Vehicle Theft	2.693
Burglary	5.161
Arson	0.1217
Total Property Crime	44.62 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1198
Drug Crimes	3.929
Vandalism	7.228
Identity Theft	1.117
Animal Cruelty	0.0837
Total "Other" Rate	12.48 (D+)

Individual 85281 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 85281 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 85281.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
85282, AZ	D-	D-	F
85257, AZ	D-	D	F
85202, AZ	D	D-	D-
85283, AZ	D	D	D
85201, AZ	D-	D-	D-
85251, AZ	D-	D-	F
85008, AZ	D-	D-	D-
85210, AZ	D	D-	D
85284, AZ	D+	C	D
85034, AZ	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

85281 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
90631, CA	C	C-	C-
37075, TN	C+	C+	C+
46307, IN	B+	A	A
00949, PR	D	D	D
60641, IL	C-	C	C
75002, TX	C+	B-	B-
75067, TX	D	C	C
76179, TX	B	B	B
85032, AZ	C	C	C
85383, AZ	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 85281 is less safe than the Arizona state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 85281, AZ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 85281 schools on SchoolGrade

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