Phoenix neighborhood

Crime in Central City

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.

4,571Reported incidents

67,057Residents

$29,163Median income

At a glance

Central City crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,035

Violent incidents

3,536

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Central City crime map

Reported crime density across and around Central City.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Central City

Theft2,808

Assault627

Burglary370

Drug Offense358

Robbery190

Sexual Offense108

Arson93

Murder17

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central City

AssaultSep 1, 2025
22XX W VAN BUREN ST, Phoenix, AZ 85009
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Drug OffenseSep 1, 2025
3XX W PORTLAND ST, Phoenix, AZ 85003
DRUG OFFENSE
TheftSep 1, 2025
4XX N 30TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85008
LARCENY-THEFT
TheftSep 1, 2025
4XX S 3RD ST, Phoenix, AZ 85004
LARCENY-THEFT
AssaultSep 1, 2025
18XX W ADAMS ST, Phoenix, AZ 85007
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AssaultSep 1, 2025
6XX N 2ND AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85003
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
BurglarySep 1, 2025
3XX W MONROE ST, Phoenix, AZ 85003
BURGLARY
BurglarySep 1, 2025
9XX W JACKSON ST, Phoenix, AZ 85007
BURGLARY
TheftSep 1, 2025
23XX E VAN BUREN ST, Phoenix, AZ 85034
LARCENY-THEFT
TheftSep 1, 2025
8XX E UNIVERSITY DR, Phoenix, AZ 85034
LARCENY-THEFT

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FAQ

Central City safety: common questions

Is Central City a safe neighborhood in Phoenix?

Central City has a crime safety grade of C+, making it a mid-range area of Phoenix. Our analysis counted 4,571 reported incidents in Central City, including 1,035 violent and 3,536 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Central City?

The most frequently reported offense in Central City is Theft.