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Is Arcadia Safe for Families?

Phoenix's premier "old money" neighborhood with lush citrus trees, top-ranked schools, and consistently strong family safety scores.

A
Grade
85/100 overall
83
Crime Index
A−
87
School Quality
A
80
Walk to School
A−
About Arcadia

Neighborhood Overview

Phoenix's premier "old money" neighborhood with lush citrus trees, top-ranked schools, and consistently strong family safety scores.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Arcadia earns an overall family safety grade of A (85/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Arcadia?
Arcadia scores 83/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A− relative to Phoenix 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 Arcadia safe for kids walking to school?
Arcadia earns a Walk-to-School score of 80/100 (A−). 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 Arcadia schools rank for quality and safety?
Arcadia earns a School Quality score of 87/100 (A) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Arcadia above the statewide average for AZ.

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