We are often asked how a homeowner or real estate investor can look up and find the crime stats for different neighborhoods in Phoenix, Arizona. Fortunately, the Phoenix Police Department has a nifty web site that will give you lots of information. Below is a summary of how to use this site.
Begin by going to the Phoenix crime statistics web site by using this link. Click on the "View Crime Statistics" button. You will go to a "Choose Analysis Level" page. We usually scroll to the bottom and choose the "Grid" analysis button. Now click "continue."
On the next page you can choose a date range or data for the current year. Make your choice and hit the "continue button."
The next screen is a large grid map. If you want to go directly to this grid map, we have a link to it here. The stats from this link are for the current year only. Looking at the large grid map, determine the general area you are interested in investigating. When you click on that zone you will be taken to a more detailed grid.
The detailed grid is a little tough to navigate. We use a Thomas Brother map or detailed Google map to compare to the web site's map. Find the grid that matches your search area and click. You can also click on neighboring grids, up to 10 of them, to get a broader picture of the area.
Once you have selected your grids, go back to the top of the page and select "Next." This action will take you to the results page where you can review and print the information. Below is a sample of the results page showing the type of information available.
If you need crime stats for other cities, contact the city's police department for information. Not all cities have a cool web site like Phoenix's.
We believe viewing crime stats is a prudent part of any home buyers due diligence and highly recommend it.
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Gene Urban & Ron Urban
The Urban Team at Realty Executives
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