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Is Dunbar-Spring Safe for Families?

A revitalizing central Tucson neighborhood popular with first-time buyers seeking walkability and community-garden culture near downtown.

B
Grade
73/100 overall
70
Crime Index
B
75
School Quality
B+
79
Walk to School
B+
About Dunbar-Spring

Neighborhood Overview

A revitalizing central Tucson neighborhood popular with first-time buyers seeking walkability and community-garden culture near downtown.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Dunbar-Spring earns an overall family safety grade of B (73/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Dunbar-Spring?
Dunbar-Spring scores 70/100 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 Dunbar-Spring safe for kids walking to school?
Dunbar-Spring earns a Walk-to-School score of 79/100 (B+). 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 Dunbar-Spring schools rank for quality and safety?
Dunbar-Spring earns a School Quality score of 75/100 (B+) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Dunbar-Spring near the statewide average for AZ.

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