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Is Old Town Scottsdale Safe for Families?

Scottsdale's vibrant urban core with walkable streets, arts district, and solid safety scores relative to the metro average.

A−
Grade
83/100 overall
80
Crime Index
A−
85
School Quality
A
84
Walk to School
A−
About Old Town Scottsdale

Neighborhood Overview

Scottsdale's vibrant urban core with walkable streets, arts district, and solid safety scores relative to the metro average.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Old Town Scottsdale earns an overall family safety grade of A− (83/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Old Town Scottsdale?
Old Town Scottsdale scores 80/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A− relative to Scottsdale 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 Old Town Scottsdale safe for kids walking to school?
Old Town Scottsdale earns a Walk-to-School score of 84/100 (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 Old Town Scottsdale schools rank for quality and safety?
Old Town Scottsdale earns a School Quality score of 85/100 (A) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Old Town Scottsdale above the statewide average for AZ.

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