Crime & Safety Report for 1229 E Spence Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

Review crime and safety information near 1229 E Spence Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$1,450,000

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 387 offenders within 5 miles and 6936 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

387 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1229 E Spence Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

387 Registered Offenders Nearby
15 Rape
250 Child Involved
65 Assault
79 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RUMSEY, CARL JUNIOR

50 years old

4459 E PUEBLO AVENUE PHOENIX, AZ, 85040
3.8 Medium
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SCHAFFER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH

61 years old

Child Involved

5202 S 46TH ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85040
3.8 Medium
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SCHRAEDER, ALBERT EUGENE

81 years old

Child Involved

4045 E GROVE ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85040
4.5 Medium
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SMITH, KERRY

54 years old

Child Involved

5245 S 46TH ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85040
3.8 Medium
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WESTLUND, ALOF WILFRED

59 years old

Child Involved

5555 E VAN BUREN ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85008
3.6 Medium

6936 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6936 Crime & Incidents by Severity
607 Severe
504 Medium
1057 Low
4768 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:39 PM

E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched for a reported difficulty breathing at a residential location near East 8th Street in Tempe.

Suspicious Conduct

07/16/2026 10:30 PM

E Carter Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85042

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a report of two Hispanic male juveniles repeatedly knocking on a front door near East Carter Drive in Phoenix. The caller reports no weapons and wants contact with officers.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:25 PM

Terminal 4, Phoenix, AZ 85034

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a seizure medical call was reported at Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 4. Squad 19 was dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:23 PM

E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for difficulty breathing was reported near East 8th Street. Emergency units were dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:21 PM

E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched for difficulty breathing near East 8th Street in Tempe. Engine 275 responded along with KX7.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
New School for the Arts Middle School0.2 mi
New School for the Arts0.2 mi
Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona0.4 mi
International Commerce High School - Tempe0.4 mi
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital0.7 mi
Meyer Montessori0.8 mi
Children First Academy - Tempe1.0 mi
SLAM Arizona Inc.1.0 mi
Esperanza Prep1.0 mi
Broadmor Elementary School1.0 mi
Intervention Learning Program1.1 mi
McKemy Academy of International Studies1.2 mi
Curry Elementary School1.2 mi
Mcclintock High School1.2 mi
EVIT - McClintock High School1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1229 E Spence Avenue in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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