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Is Blenman-Elm Safe for Families?

A walkable central Tucson neighborhood with tree-lined streets, proximity to Reid Park, and solid school quality scores.

B+
Grade
79/100 overall
77
Crime Index
B+
81
School Quality
A−
80
Walk to School
A−
About Blenman-Elm

Neighborhood Overview

A walkable central Tucson neighborhood with tree-lined streets, proximity to Reid Park, and solid school quality scores.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Blenman-Elm 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 Blenman-Elm?
Blenman-Elm scores 77/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of B+ 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 Blenman-Elm safe for kids walking to school?
Blenman-Elm 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 Blenman-Elm schools rank for quality and safety?
Blenman-Elm 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 Blenman-Elm above the statewide average for AZ.

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