Crime & Safety Report for 520 E WATSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

Review crime and safety information near 520 E WATSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$499,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,465 sqft

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

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Full report contains 267 offenders within 5 miles and 6138 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

267 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 520 E WATSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

267 Registered Offenders Nearby
11 Rape
170 Child Involved
43 Assault
53 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
4.1 Medium
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SCHAFFER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH

61 years old

Child Involved

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

81 years old

Child Involved

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

54 years old

Child Involved

5245 S 46TH ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85040
3.6 Medium
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BOWMAN, JOHN REECE

56 years old

7424 S 43RD ST PHOENIX, AZ, 85042
3.5 Medium

6138 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6138 Crime & Incidents by Severity
587 Severe
535 Medium
1039 Low
3977 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 10:23 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
Aguilar School0.2 mi
EVIT - Marcos De Niza High School0.6 mi
Marcos De Niza High School0.6 mi
Rover Elementary School0.7 mi
Tempe Elementary Online Community0.9 mi
Fees College Preparatory Middle School0.9 mi
Evans Elementary School1.0 mi
Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East1.1 mi
Pinnacle Online - WMCB1.1 mi
Compadre High School1.1 mi
EVIT - Compadre High School1.1 mi
Kyrene del Norte School1.1 mi
James Madison Preparatory School1.2 mi
Getz School1.2 mi
Carminati School1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 520 E WATSON 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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