The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Pinnacle Peak

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

 

Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
A

$4.93 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $644 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pinnacle Peak 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 Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Pinnacle Peak ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of neighborhoods but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Pinnacle Peak's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Pinnacle Peak is 14.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pinnacle Peak Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pinnacle Peak varies by area - ranging from 1 in 44 in the northwest areas to 1 in 160 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ see the most incidents - about 64 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Pinnacle Peak for 2025 is $4,934,954. This translates to approximately $301 per resident and $644 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Pinnacle Peak. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pinnacle Peak Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ: $301
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: $988
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: $211
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pinnacle Peak is $301 per year, which is $163 less than the national average and $151 less than Scottsdale's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Pinnacle Peak:
  • In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $988 per person, which is $687 more than in Pinnacle Peak.
  • In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $90 less than in Pinnacle Peak

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pinnacle Peak for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pinnacle Peak
Cost per Pinnacle Peak Resident
Murder
$1.57 million
$96
Rape/Sexual Assault
$721,581
$44
Robbery
$260,214
$16
Assault
$917,233
$56
Kidnapping
$116,065
$7
Vehicle Theft
$266,870
$16
Burglary
$219,567
$13
Theft
$394,581
$24
Arson
$58,642
$4
Vandalism
$127,222
$8
Animal Cruelty
$6,959
$0
Drug Crimes
$235,219
$14
Identity Theft
$44,911
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$4,934,954
$301

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, 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 Pinnacle Peak totals $14,204,835 ($867 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,139,789 ($1,168 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 Pinnacle Peak 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 west 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 Pinnacle Peak has 10, have the same problem. Of Pinnacle Peak’s 16,389 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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Pinnacle Peak 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 Pinnacle Peak residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.949
Robbery
0.5048
Rape
0.7261
Murder
0.0508
Total Violent Crime
3.231 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.649
Vehicle Theft
1.052
Burglary
1.477
Arson
0.1482
Total Property Crime
7.326 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1168
Drug Crimes
1.940
Vandalism
1.087
Identity Theft
0.3540
Animal Cruelty
0.0574
Total "Other" Rate
3.555 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Pinnacle Peak is lower 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
D
F
F
C
D+
D+
C-
B-
B-
B
B-
B-
D+
C-
C-
A
A
A
B-
C-
C-
C+
A-
A-
A
C-
C-
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Pinnacle Peak is safer than the Arizona state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pinnacle Peak, Scottsdale, AZ average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pinnacle Peak schools on SchoolGrade

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