The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Red Mesa, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$948,440

Cost of Crime™ for Red Mesa, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $3,442 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa, AZ Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Red Mesa ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Red Mesa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Red Mesa is 54.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Red Mesa Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Red Mesa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Red Mesa, AZ see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Red Mesa, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Red Mesa for 2025 is $948,440. This translates to approximately $1,057 per resident and $3,442 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.3% of the median household income in Red Mesa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Red Mesa Compared to Other Cities?

Red Mesa, AZ:	$1057
Pinon, AZ:	$975
Saddlebrooke, AZ:	$203
Arizona:	$452
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Red Mesa is $1,057 per year, which is $593 more than the national average and $605 more than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Red Mesa:

In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $83 less than in Red Mesa.
In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $854 less than in Red Mesa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Red Mesa for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Red Mesa	Cost per Red Mesa Resident
Murder	$380,385	$424
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,930	$52
Robbery	$57,592	$64
Assault	$186,077	$207
Kidnapping	$14,541	$16
Vehicle Theft	$31,688	$35
Burglary	$36,191	$40
Theft	$120,713	$135
Arson	$3,072	$3
Vandalism	$41,891	$47
Animal Cruelty	$841	$1
Drug Crimes	$24,003	$27
Identity Theft	$4,514	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$948,440	$1,057

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Red Mesa, 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 Red Mesa totals $2,820,932 ($3,145 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,769,371 ($4,202 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 Red Mesa 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 city has few 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 Red Mesa’s 897 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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Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.223
Robbery	2.041
Rape	0.8629
Murder	0.2257
Total Violent Crime	10.35 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.98
Vehicle Theft	2.281
Burglary	4.448
Arson	0.1418
Total Property Crime	32.86 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2674
Drug Crimes	3.618
Vandalism	6.537
Identity Theft	0.6502
Animal Cruelty	0.1267
Total "Other" Rate	11.20 (D+)

Individual Red Mesa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Red Mesa is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Red Mesa.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Teec Nos Pos, AZ	D	F	D
Rock Point, AZ	D-	F	D-
Dennehotso, AZ	F	F	F
Shiprock, NM	F	D-	F
Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ	F	F	F
Waterflow, NM	D	D	D
Kayenta, AZ	D-	F	D-
Fruitland, NM	D-	D-	D
Kirtland, NM	D+	D	D
La Plata, NM	A-	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Red Mesa is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Riga, MI	A	B+	B+
Minor Hill, TN	D+	D	D
Misenheimer, NC	D-	D-	D-
Mize, GA	A-	B+	B+
Montreat, NC	B	C	C
Moriah, NY	A-	B-	B-
Orchard View, OR	C-	C+	C+
Peace Valley, MO	B+	C+	C+
Peggy, TX	D	C-	C-
Penobscot, ME	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa, AZ average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Red Mesa schools on SchoolGrade

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