Violent Crime per Capita in Central Mesa
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Central Mesa residents.
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B
Violent Crime Grade |
B- |
B |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$16.6 million
Cost of Crime™ for Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
In 2025, violent crime will cost $640 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Central 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.
The B- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Central Mesa 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 Central Mesa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Central Mesa is 3.689 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Central Mesa residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Central Mesa varies by area - ranging from 1 in 160 in the central areas to 1 in 456 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ see the most incidents - about 51 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The total projected cost of crime in Central Mesa for 2025 is $16,587,173. This translates to approximately $236 per resident and $640 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Central Mesa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Central Mesa Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ: | $236 |
|---|---|
| Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: | $575 |
| Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: | $124 |
| Arizona: | $268 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Central Mesa is $236 per year, which is $23 less than the national average and $32 less than Mesa's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Central Mesa:
- In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $575 per person, which is $339 more than in Central Mesa.
- In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $124 per person, which is $112 less than in Central Mesa
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Central Mesa for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Central Mesa |
Cost per Central Mesa Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$7.77 million |
$110 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$2.61 million |
$37 |
Robbery |
$1.24 million |
$18 |
Assault |
$4.97 million |
$71 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$16,587,173 |
$236 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Central Mesa, 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 Central Mesa totals $65,889,418 ($936 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $82,476,592 ($1,172 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Central Mesa violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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 Central Mesa’s 70,378 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Central Mesa residents in a standard year.
Central Mesa Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Central Mesa residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.459 |
Robbery |
0.5593 |
Rape |
0.6119 |
Murder |
0.0587 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.689 (B-) |
Individual Central Mesa Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Central Mesa is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Central Mesa.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A- | B+ | |
C | C- | C | |
B+ | B | B | |
B | A- | B | |
A | A- | A | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
A | A- | A- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Central Mesa is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B- | B- | |
B- | B | B | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
B- | B- | B- | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
A- | A | A | |
C+ | C | C | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
D | C | C |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Central Mesa is as safe as the Arizona state average and as safe as the national average.
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