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

Crime per Capita in Downtown Glendale

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

 

Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
D+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$6.67 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,753 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Glendale ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of neighborhoods but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Glendale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Glendale is 50.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Glendale Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Glendale varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the west areas to 1 in 29 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ see the most incidents - about 103 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Glendale for 2025 is $6,668,117. This translates to approximately $726 per resident and $1,753 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Downtown Glendale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Glendale Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ: $726
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: $988
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: $211
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Glendale is $726 per year, which is $262 more than the national average and $273 more than Glendale's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Glendale:
  • In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $988 per person, which is $262 more than in Downtown Glendale.
  • In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $514 less than in Downtown Glendale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Glendale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown Glendale
Cost per Downtown Glendale Resident
Murder
$1.92 million
$209
Rape/Sexual Assault
$316,874
$34
Robbery
$253,429
$28
Assault
$1.27 million
$139
Kidnapping
$68,564
$7
Vehicle Theft
$526,268
$57
Burglary
$305,020
$33
Theft
$1.13 million
$123
Arson
$27,625
$3
Vandalism
$574,015
$62
Animal Cruelty
$5,880
$1
Drug Crimes
$205,620
$22
Identity Theft
$53,601
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$6,668,117
$726

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, 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 Downtown Glendale totals $14,715,580 ($1,602 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,383,697 ($2,327 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 Downtown Glendale 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 southwest 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, of which Downtown Glendale has 3, have the same problem. Of Downtown Glendale’s 9,188 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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Downtown Glendale 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 Downtown Glendale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.827
Robbery
0.8769
Rape
0.5688
Murder
0.1115
Total Violent Crime
6.385 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
23.81
Vehicle Theft
3.699
Burglary
3.660
Arson
0.1245
Total Property Crime
31.29 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1231
Drug Crimes
3.025
Vandalism
8.745
Identity Theft
0.7537
Animal Cruelty
0.0865
Total "Other" Rate
12.73 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Glendale is similar 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
A+
B
B
F
D
D
C-
D+
D+
B+
C+
C+
C-
D
D
B-
A-
A-
D-
D
D
A-
B
B
B
C-
C-
F
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Glendale 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 Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Downtown Glendale schools on SchoolGrade

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