The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Blenman-Elm

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Blenman-Elm.

 

Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$4.45 million

Cost of Crime™ for Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,783 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Blenman-Elm 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 Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Blenman-Elm ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of neighborhoods but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Blenman-Elm's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Blenman-Elm is 66.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blenman-Elm Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blenman-Elm varies by area - ranging from 1 in 11 in the north areas to 1 in 25 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ see the most incidents - about 93 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Blenman-Elm for 2025 is $4,454,883. This translates to approximately $884 per resident and $1,783 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Blenman-Elm. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Blenman-Elm Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ: $884
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: $988
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: $211
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blenman-Elm is $884 per year, which is $420 more than the national average and $432 more than Tucson's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Blenman-Elm:
  • In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $988 per person, which is $104 more than in Blenman-Elm.
  • In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $673 less than in Blenman-Elm

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Blenman-Elm for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Blenman-Elm
Cost per Blenman-Elm Resident
Murder
$1.13 million
$223
Rape/Sexual Assault
$244,181
$48
Robbery
$193,879
$38
Assault
$950,281
$189
Kidnapping
$9,382
$2
Vehicle Theft
$247,554
$49
Burglary
$285,126
$57
Theft
$942,308
$187
Arson
$17,697
$4
Vandalism
$249,499
$50
Animal Cruelty
$3,847
$1
Drug Crimes
$143,671
$29
Identity Theft
$42,122
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$4,454,883
$884

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blenman-Elm, Tucson, 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 Blenman-Elm totals $8,968,274 ($1,779 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,423,158 ($2,663 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 Blenman-Elm 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 north part of the neighborhood 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 Blenman-Elm’s 5,040 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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Blenman-Elm 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 Blenman-Elm residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.565
Robbery
1.223
Rape
0.7990
Murder
0.1188
Total Violent Crime
8.706 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
36.10
Vehicle Theft
3.172
Burglary
6.237
Arson
0.1454
Total Property Crime
45.66 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0307
Drug Crimes
3.854
Vandalism
6.929
Identity Theft
1.080
Animal Cruelty
0.1032
Total "Other" Rate
12.00 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Blenman-Elm is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Blenman-Elm.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D-
D-
D
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
D
D
D-
D+
D+
D
C-
C-
C-
D-
D-
D-
C-
C
D+
D+
D
D+
D-
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Blenman-Elm is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D-
D-
F
F
F
A
B
B
D-
D-
D-
A+
A
A
A+
B-
B-
A-
A-
A-
C-
C
C
B
C+
C+
D
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Blenman-Elm 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 Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Blenman-Elm schools on SchoolGrade

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