85553 Zip Code, Tonto Basin

Crime Rate & Statistics

A+

One of the safest zip codes — significantly below-average crime

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Tonto Basin

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High
Low 166 / 300 High
Violent Crime 115
15% above national avg
Property Crime 63
37% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
Tonto Basin zip codes

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Is 85553 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is extremely safe. Zip code 85553 in Tonto Basin, AZ has a safety grade of A+. The overall crime index is 166, which is 66% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Tonto Basin.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 161, 61% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 5). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Burglary · Index 161 (61% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 5 (95% below avg)

85553 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Tonto Basin city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
147 +47% Moderate
Assault
149 +49% Moderate
Robbery
88 -12% Average
Rape
74 -26% Low
Property Crime
Burglary
161 +61% High
Larceny / Theft
24 -76% Low
Vehicle Theft
5 -95% Low

85553 Crime Map

Crime heatmap based on block-group level data. Red areas indicate higher crime density.

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85553 Demographics & Context

Population
564
Median Income
$50,486
Home Value
$309,409
Median Age
63
Pop. Density
2/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 4.5%
Graduate Degree 3.8%

Housing

86%
14%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 95.7%
Black 0.7%
Hispanic 5.3%
Asian 0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 85553, Tonto Basin?

Zip code 85553 in Tonto Basin, AZ has a crime safety grade of A+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 166, which is 66% above the national average. Zip code 85553 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Tonto Basin.

Is Zip code 85553 a safe neighborhood in Tonto Basin?

Zip code 85553 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Tonto Basin, earning a crime grade of A+. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 161), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 5). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Tonto Basin.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 85553?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 85553 is Burglary, with a crime index of 161 (61% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 85553?

Zip code 85553 has a population of approximately 564. The median household income is $50,486. The median home value is $309,409. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 85553 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 85553's overall crime rate is 66% above the national average (index 166 vs 100). Within Tonto Basin, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.