Chandler, AZ Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Chandler, AZ

Is Chandler, AZ safe to live in?

Chandler ranks as a Very Safe (A) city overall, with 92.3% of its 13 analyzed neighborhoods earning an A grade and the remaining 7.7% earning a B grade — meaning 100% of neighborhoods fall into the safe (A or B) range. No neighborhood in Chandler received a C, D, or F. The top-rated neighborhoods — including Layton Lakes, Sun Groves, Clemente Ranch, Cooper Commons, and Springfield Lakes — all carry A+ designations, the highest possible rating. Even the city's highest-crime area, Downtown Chandler, holds a B+, which still reflects a relatively low crime environment by national standards.

What is the crime rate in Chandler, AZ?

Chandler's crime environment is well below average for a city of its size. Across all 13 analyzed neighborhoods, 92.3% received an A grade and 7.7% received a B grade — with zero neighborhoods graded C or lower. The city's overall crime grade is B, while the city-wide safety rating reaches A (Very Safe). For context, Chandler has a population of 257,076, a poverty rate of just 7.3%, and an unemployment rate of 4.3% — socioeconomic factors that correlate strongly with its low crime profile. The highest-crime designation in the city belongs to Downtown Chandler (B+), followed by areas like The Provinces and Anderson Springs (both A), illustrating how narrow the crime variance is across neighborhoods.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Chandler?

Of the 13 neighborhoods analyzed, 12 earned an A grade (92.3%), and six of those achieved the top A+ rating. Here's how the safest areas break down by income and population:

• Layton Lakes (A+) — Population: 2,246 | Median Income: $126,836
• Sun Groves (A+) — Population: 6,887 | Median Income: $114,719
• Clemente Ranch (A+) — Population: 5,168 | Median Income: $132,554
• Cooper Commons (A+) — Population: 4,479 | Median Income: $103,687
• Twelve Oaks (A+) — Population: 2,173 | Median Income: $110,374
• Springfield Lakes (A+) — Population: 1,824 | Median Income: $72,667
• Sun Lakes (A+) — Population: 16,041 | Median Income: $76,709
• Gila Springs (A) — Population: 1,865 | Median Income: $141,908 (highest income of any neighborhood)
• Ocotillo (A) — Population: 11,290 | Median Income: $134,709
• Carino Estates (A) — Population: 2,631 | Median Income: $119,109

Across these top-10 safest neighborhoods, median household incomes range from $72,667 to $141,908 — well above Chandler's city-wide median of $85,796 — reflecting the strong link between economic stability and neighborhood safety.

Which areas of Chandler have the most crime?

Even Chandler's highest-crime areas maintain respectable safety grades. Downtown Chandler is the only neighborhood rated below an A, earning a B+ — still a solid score indicating a manageable crime level. All other flagged areas, including The Provinces, Anderson Springs, Ocotillo, and Gila Springs, hold A grades. This means that even in Chandler's comparatively active areas, crime remains low by broader city standards. The city's 100% A+B neighborhood rate is a strong indicator that crime is not heavily concentrated in any single pocket of the city.

Is Chandler a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Chandler ranks as one of the stronger cities in Arizona for quality of life in 2026. Consider the data: a median household income of $85,796, a median home value of $324,442, a 4.3% unemployment rate, and a poverty rate of just 7.3% — all favorable compared to national averages. On the safety side, 92.3% of neighborhoods are A-rated and the city-wide safety designation is Very Safe (A). Neighborhoods like Sun Groves, Ocotillo, and Clemente Ranch combine high safety grades with median incomes exceeding $114,000, making them particularly attractive for families and professionals. With a population of 257,076 spread across 1,520 residents per square mile, Chandler balances suburban density with community cohesion — a combination that supports both safety and livability.

How does Chandler's safety compare across its neighborhoods?

Chandler's neighborhood safety data reveals a remarkably consistent picture: 12 out of 13 neighborhoods (92.3%) earned an A grade, and 1 neighborhood (7.7%) earned a B grade. The grade spread is extremely tight — from A+ at the top (Layton Lakes, Sun Groves, Springfield Lakes, Cooper Commons, Clemente Ranch, Sun Lakes, Twelve Oaks) to B+ at the lowest (Downtown Chandler). This narrow range means residents moving between neighborhoods experience relatively little variation in safety levels. For comparison, many similarly sized U.S. cities show grade distributions spanning from A to D or F. In Chandler, 0% of neighborhoods fall below a B, which is a statistically rare outcome and a meaningful signal of city-wide safety management.