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Is Winterhaven Safe for Families?

Tucson's most celebrated historic neighborhood, known for its annual Festival of Lights and walkable streets along the Rillito River.

A
Grade
88/100 overall
85
Crime Index
A
90
School Quality
A+
86
Walk to School
A
About Winterhaven

Neighborhood Overview

Tucson's most celebrated historic neighborhood, known for its annual Festival of Lights and walkable streets along the Rillito River.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Winterhaven earns an overall family safety grade of A (88/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Winterhaven?
Winterhaven scores 85/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A relative to Tucson 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 Winterhaven safe for kids walking to school?
Winterhaven earns a Walk-to-School score of 86/100 (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 Winterhaven schools rank for quality and safety?
Winterhaven earns a School Quality score of 90/100 (A+) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Winterhaven above the statewide average for AZ.

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