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Is South Tempe Safe for Families?

A well-established Tempe neighborhood with older tree-lined streets, solid school access, and good walkability scores near the I-10 corridor.

B+
Grade
79/100 overall
76
Crime Index
B+
81
School Quality
A−
82
Walk to School
A−
About South Tempe

Neighborhood Overview

A well-established Tempe neighborhood with older tree-lined streets, solid school access, and good walkability scores near the I-10 corridor.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, South Tempe earns an overall family safety grade of B+ (79/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in South Tempe?
South Tempe scores 76/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of B+ relative to Tempe 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 South Tempe safe for kids walking to school?
South Tempe earns a Walk-to-School score of 82/100 (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 South Tempe schools rank for quality and safety?
South Tempe earns a School Quality score of 81/100 (A−) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places South Tempe above the statewide average for AZ.

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