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Is East Mesa Safe for Families?

A growing eastern Mesa area with newer developments, strong school infrastructure, and improving crime trends over the past three years.

B+
Grade
77/100 overall
75
Crime Index
B+
79
School Quality
B+
73
Walk to School
B
About East Mesa

Neighborhood Overview

A growing eastern Mesa area with newer developments, strong school infrastructure, and improving crime trends over the past three years.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, East Mesa earns an overall family safety grade of B+ (77/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in East Mesa?
East Mesa scores 75/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of B+ relative to Mesa area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is East Mesa safe for kids walking to school?
East Mesa earns a Walk-to-School score of 73/100 (B). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do East Mesa schools rank for quality and safety?
East Mesa earns a School Quality score of 79/100 (B+) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places East Mesa near the statewide average for AZ.

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