Through the first six months of the year, Tempe led the Valley in the decrease of violent crime, according to statistics from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Violent crime in Tempe was down by 21% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Across the Valley, violent crime was down 8%.
Violent crime in Tempe had dropped for four years, from 1,133 incidents in 2021 to 899 in 2024…