Crime per Capita in Central Phoenix
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Central Phoenix.
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D-
Overall Crime Grade™
F |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$87.5 million
Cost of Crime™ for Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
In 2025, crime will cost $2,210 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Central Phoenix ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of neighborhoods but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Central Phoenix's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Central Phoenix is 73.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Central Phoenix Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Central Phoenix varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the southeast areas to 1 in 19 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ see the most incidents - about 1,258 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 96 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The total projected cost of crime in Central Phoenix for 2025 is $87,467,454. This translates to approximately $988 per resident and $2,210 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Central Phoenix. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Central Phoenix Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: | $988 |
|---|---|
| Encanto, Phoenix, AZ: | $960 |
| Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: | $211 |
| Arizona: | $452 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Central Phoenix is $988 per year, which is $524 more than the national average and $535 more than Phoenix's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Central Phoenix:
- In Encanto, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $960 per person, which is $28 less than in Central Phoenix.
- In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $777 less than in Central Phoenix
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Central Phoenix for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Central Phoenix |
Cost per Central Phoenix Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$19.6 million |
$221 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$2.53 million |
$29 |
Robbery |
$4.12 million |
$47 |
Assault |
$24.7 million |
$279 |
Kidnapping |
$634,389 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$5.38 million |
$61 |
Burglary |
$4.11 million |
$46 |
Theft |
$18.0 million |
$203 |
Arson |
$244,175 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$5.35 million |
$60 |
Animal Cruelty |
$52,477 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$1.98 million |
$22 |
Identity Theft |
$835,450 |
$9 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$87,467,454 |
$988 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, 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 Central Phoenix totals $150,184,809 ($1,696 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $237,652,262 ($2,684 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 Central Phoenix 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 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, of which Central Phoenix has 1, 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 Central Phoenix has 39, have the same problem. Of Central Phoenix’s 88,549 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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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 Central Phoenix residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
9.703 |
Robbery |
1.479 |
Rape |
0.4708 |
Murder |
0.1175 |
Total Violent Crime |
11.77 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
39.24 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.921 |
Burglary |
5.121 |
Arson |
0.1142 |
Total Property Crime |
48.40 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1182 |
Drug Crimes |
3.025 |
Vandalism |
8.458 |
Identity Theft |
1.219 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0801 |
Total "Other" Rate |
12.90 (C-) |
Individual Central Phoenix Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Central Phoenix is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Central Phoenix.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D- | F | |
D- | F | D- | |
D- | D- | F | |
D+ | C- | D+ | |
C- | D+ | C- | |
B- | C+ | B- | |
B- | C+ | B- | |
B- | C | B- | |
C- | D | D+ | |
B | C | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Central Phoenix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
B | B | B | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
D- | C | C | |
A- | A- | A- | |
C+ | C | C | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | C | C | |
D | D- | D- | |
C- | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Central Phoenix 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 Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Central Phoenix schools on SchoolGrade
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