Crime & Safety Report for 1527 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

Review crime and safety information near 1527 S RIVER Drive, 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

$401,500 | 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,080 sqft

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

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Full report contains 434 offenders within 5 miles and 6685 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

434 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1527 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

434 Registered Offenders Nearby
17 Rape
280 Child Involved
71 Assault
92 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SCHAFFER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH

61 years old

Child Involved

5202 S 46TH ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85040
5 Medium
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SMITH, KERRY

54 years old

Child Involved

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

59 years old

Child Involved

5555 E VAN BUREN ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85008
4.6 Medium
Offender photo

WALTON, LORENZO

85 years old

Rapist

4726 E SAINT CHARLES AVE PHOENIX, AZ, 85042
5 Medium
Offender photo

WARD, CHRISTOPHER

34 years old

Child Involved

1540 E APACHE BLVD TEMPE, AZ, 85281
0.9 High

6685 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6685 Crime & Incidents by Severity
529 Severe
428 Medium
957 Low
4771 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:01 PM

W 8th Pl & N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency with an ill person was reported near West Eighth Place and North Center Street. Emergency services were dispatched to the location.

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.

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.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:19 PM

Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, AZ 85202

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance transported a patient to Banner Desert Medical Center without a firefighter accompanying during the transport.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Connolly Middle School0.4 mi
Esperanza Prep0.4 mi
Children First Academy - Tempe0.4 mi
SLAM Arizona Inc.0.4 mi
Intervention Learning Program0.5 mi
Flora Thew Elementary School0.5 mi
Curry Elementary School0.5 mi
Mcclintock High School1.0 mi
EVIT - McClintock High School1.0 mi
Meyer Montessori1.1 mi
Valley Preparatory Academy1.1 mi
Roosevelt Elementary School1.2 mi
New School for the Arts Middle School1.3 mi
New School for the Arts1.3 mi
International Commerce High School - Tempe1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1527 S RIVER Drive 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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