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198%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
122%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
212%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
University Heights crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the University Heights crime data. These estimates take into account the overall Tempe crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the University Heights crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout Tempe.
StatisticReportedincidentsUniversity Heights/100k peopleTempe/100k peopleArizona/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime9,2216,918 (estimate)4,9192,4892,324
Murder7n/a3.76.86.3
Rape156n/a83.244.140.0
Robbery178n/a94.970.166.1
Assault754n/a402.2310.5268.2
Violent crime1,095822 (estimate)584432370
Burglary929n/a495.5271.0269.8
Theft6,405n/a3,416.51,542.41,401.9
Vehicle theft792n/a422.5244.2282.7
Property crime8,1266,097 (estimate)4,3342,0581,954

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The University Heights crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in University Heights as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The University Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the University Heights crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • University Heights crime rates are 198% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in University Heights are 122% higher than the national average
      • In University Heights you have a 1 in 15 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • University Heights is safer than 21% of the cities in Arizona
      • Year over year crime in Tempe has increased by 20%

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        Daily Crime In University Heights (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in University Heights

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in University Heights is 1 in 122
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in University Heights is 1 in 17
        The chance of being a victim of crime in University Heights is 1 in 15

        Year Over Year Crime In Tempe (per 100,000 people)

        Tempe police department

        Item University Heights Tempe Arizona
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a47212,274
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.83.1

        Sex offenders in Arizona

        State Total offenders Arizona /100K National /100K
        Arizona8,206157266
        There are a total of 8,206 sex offenders in Arizona. This yields a total of 157 sex offenders in Arizona per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Fountain Hills, AZ25,1671818641,046
        Gilbert, AZ248,3491171,0171,133
        Scottsdale, AZ254,9952331,1111,345
        Maricopa Colony, AZ8182351,1191,353
        Sun Lakes, AZ14,8872441,1601,404
        Paradise Valley, AZ14,502951,4291,524
        Chandler, AZ257,0761821,8081,990
        Tempe, AZ191,6075844,3344,919

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        McKinney, TX191,1971141,0381,152
        Tallahassee, FL192,8853552,1492,504
        Paradise, NV193,1506753,5364,211
        Mobile, AL189,9949273,0133,940
        Shreveport, LA189,8908113,7904,601
        Tempe, AZ191,6075844,3344,919
        Source: The University Heights, Tempe, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.