The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North University, Tucson, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in North University

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

 

North University, Tucson, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D+
D
Other Crime Grade
C-

$3.58 million

Cost of Crime™ for North University, Tucson, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,720 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North University 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 North University, Tucson, AZ Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. North University ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of neighborhoods but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to North University's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North University is 52.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North University Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North University varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southeast areas to 1 in 24 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of North University, Tucson, AZ see the most incidents - about 53 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North University, Tucson, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in North University for 2025 is $3,578,668. This translates to approximately $812 per resident and $1,720 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.7% of the median household income in North University. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North University Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North University, Tucson, AZ: $812
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: $988
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: $211
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North University is $812 per year, which is $348 more than the national average and $360 more than Tucson's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North University:
  • In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $988 per person, which is $175 more than in North University.
  • In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $601 less than in North University

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North University for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North University
Cost per North University Resident
Murder
$1.22 million
$278
Rape/Sexual Assault
$216,326
$49
Robbery
$110,841
$25
Assault
$630,369
$143
Kidnapping
$9,290
$2
Vehicle Theft
$207,195
$47
Burglary
$180,517
$41
Theft
$607,731
$138
Arson
$13,725
$3
Vandalism
$230,451
$52
Animal Cruelty
$3,373
$1
Drug Crimes
$110,269
$25
Identity Theft
$35,631
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$3,578,668
$812

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North University, 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 North University totals $9,345,398 ($2,122 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,924,066 ($2,934 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 North University 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 southeast 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 North University has 5, have the same problem. Of North University’s 4,405 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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North University 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 North University residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.983
Robbery
0.8000
Rape
0.8099
Murder
0.1477
Total Violent Crime
6.740 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
26.64
Vehicle Theft
3.038
Burglary
4.518
Arson
0.1290
Total Property Crime
34.32 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0348
Drug Crimes
3.384
Vandalism
7.323
Identity Theft
1.045
Animal Cruelty
0.1035
Total "Other" Rate
11.89 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in North University is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to North University.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North University 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
F
F
B-
A-
A-
A-
A
A
D-
D+
D+
C
B+
B+
C+
A-
A-
D+
C
C
A-
B-
B-
C
D+
D+
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, North University 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 North University, Tucson, AZ average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See North University schools on SchoolGrade

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