The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rancho Buena, Tucson, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Rancho Buena

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rancho Buena.

 

Rancho Buena, Tucson, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B-
Other Crime Grade
B

$2.79 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rancho Buena, Tucson, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,282 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Rancho Buena ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of neighborhoods but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Rancho Buena's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Rancho Buena is 31.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rancho Buena Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rancho Buena varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast areas to 1 in 47 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Rancho Buena, Tucson, AZ see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rancho Buena, Tucson, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Rancho Buena for 2025 is $2,785,568. This translates to approximately $474 per resident and $1,282 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Rancho Buena. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rancho Buena Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Rancho Buena, Tucson, AZ: $474
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: $988
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: $211
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rancho Buena is $474 per year, which is $10 more than the national average and $22 more than Tucson's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Rancho Buena:
  • In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $988 per person, which is $514 more than in Rancho Buena.
  • In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $263 less than in Rancho Buena

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rancho Buena for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rancho Buena
Cost per Rancho Buena Resident
Murder
$841,858
$143
Rape/Sexual Assault
$171,464
$29
Robbery
$108,488
$18
Assault
$492,697
$84
Kidnapping
$10,443
$2
Vehicle Theft
$271,554
$46
Burglary
$148,178
$25
Theft
$442,212
$75
Arson
$15,329
$3
Vandalism
$189,617
$32
Animal Cruelty
$3,487
$1
Drug Crimes
$69,443
$12
Identity Theft
$20,798
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$2,785,568
$474

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rancho Buena, 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 Rancho Buena totals $6,576,742 ($1,119 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,362,310 ($1,594 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 Rancho Buena 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 have the same problem. Of Rancho Buena’s 5,875 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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Rancho Buena 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 Rancho Buena residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.920
Robbery
0.5871
Rape
0.4813
Murder
0.0762
Total Violent Crime
4.065 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.53
Vehicle Theft
2.985
Burglary
2.781
Arson
0.1080
Total Property Crime
20.41 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0293
Drug Crimes
1.598
Vandalism
4.518
Identity Theft
0.4574
Animal Cruelty
0.0802
Total "Other" Rate
6.683 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Rancho Buena 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
C-
C-
B-
D+
D+
D
D+
D+
A-
A+
A+
B
A
A
C+
C
C
B
A
A
F
F
F
A+
A+
A+
F
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Rancho Buena is as safe as the Arizona state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rancho Buena, Tucson, AZ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Rancho Buena schools on SchoolGrade

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