The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 86505, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 86505

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 86505.

 

86505, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
D+

$7.25 million

Cost of Crime™ for 86505, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $3,589 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 86505 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 86505, AZ Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 86505 ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of zip codes but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to 86505's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 86505 is 61.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 86505 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 86505 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southeast areas to 1 in 19 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 86505, AZ see the most incidents - about 79 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 86505, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in 86505 for 2025 is $7,250,321. This translates to approximately $1,084 per resident and $3,589 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 7.1% of the median household income in 86505. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 86505 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

86505, AZ: $1084
85006, AZ: $1034
85388, AZ: $198
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 86505 is $1,084 per year, which is $619 more than the national average and $631 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 86505:
  • In 85006, AZ, crime costs $1,034 per person, which is $50 less than in 86505.
  • In 85388, AZ, crime costs $198 per person, which is $886 less than in 86505

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 86505 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 86505
Cost per 86505 Resident
Murder
$2.53 million
$378
Rape/Sexual Assault
$342,433
$51
Robbery
$610,276
$91
Assault
$1.51 million
$226
Kidnapping
$109,094
$16
Vehicle Theft
$189,862
$28
Burglary
$316,124
$47
Theft
$1.08 million
$161
Arson
$24,776
$4
Vandalism
$335,843
$50
Animal Cruelty
$5,526
$1
Drug Crimes
$147,888
$22
Identity Theft
$49,301
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$7,250,321
$1,084

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 86505, 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 86505 totals $19,101,810 ($2,855 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,352,131 ($3,938 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 86505 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of 86505’s 6,691 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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86505 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 86505 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.872
Robbery
2.900
Rape
0.8441
Murder
0.2010
Total Violent Crime
11.82 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
31.15
Vehicle Theft
1.832
Burglary
5.209
Arson
0.1533
Total Property Crime
38.35 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2689
Drug Crimes
2.988
Vandalism
7.026
Identity Theft
0.9520
Animal Cruelty
0.1117
Total "Other" Rate
11.35 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 86505 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 86505.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

86505 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
A-
A-
A-
A+
A
A
B-
C+
C+
A+
A-
A-
B
A
A
A-
A+
A+
A-
A
A
C-
D+
D+
C-
C
C
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, 86505 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 86505, AZ average SchoolGrade of F, with 10% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 86505 schools on SchoolGrade

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