Recently, we were asked the question, “How Safe Is Queen Creek and San Tan Valley Arizona?” If you are considering moving to an area, but are unfamiliar with the location or community, then the best way to obtain crime data for a specific region is to call the local law enforcement office and ask. If you are inquiring about a property located in The Town of Queen Creek, in Maricopa County, then you would call the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. However, if you are interested in learning more about crime statistics for a home with a Queen Creek or San Tan Valley address that is located in Pinal County, then you would call the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. There are also websites online, such as the Community Crime Map and Spot Crime, where you can plug in a property address and it will show you any recent crime activity located in the vicinity of the home.There are many wonderful communities in the Town of Queen Creek and also the surrounding area of San Tan Valley. It is very important to understand the differences between the two locations, before you decide which location is best for you, so here is what you need to know: Queen Creek Is Not San Tan Valley
Here is a snippet from the Buyer’s Advisory regarding Crime Statistics and Sex Offenders:
5 Crime Statistics
Crime statistics, an imperfect measurement at best, provide some indication of the level of criminal activity in an area.
http://1.usa.gov/1kSEpHc (Phoenix Crime Statistics)
http://www.tucsonaz.gov/police/statistics (Tucson Crime Stats)
www.leagueaz.org/lgd (Crime Statistics All Arizona Cities)
6 Sex Offenders
Since June 1996, Arizona has maintained a registry and community notification program for convicted sex offenders. Prior to June 1996, registration was not required, and only the higher-risk sex offenders are on the website. The presence of a sex offender in the vicinity of the property is not a fact that the seller or real estate broker is required to disclose.
http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Sex_Offender/ (Convicted Sex Offenders – Registry & Community Program Notification)
http://www.nsopw.gov/en (National Sex Offender Public Site)
Since June 1996, Arizona has maintained a registry and community notification program for convicted sex offenders. Prior to June 1996, registration was not required, and only the higher-risk sex offenders are on the website. The presence of a sex offender in the vicinity of the property is not a fact that the seller or real estate broker is required to disclose.
http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Sex_Offender/ (Convicted Sex Offenders – Registry & Community Program Notification)
http://www.nsopw.gov/en (National Sex Offender Public Site)
Another great way to learn about a neighborhood is to ask the neighbors! People already living in the community are often your best resource. Section 4 of the Arizona Association of Realtors Buyer Advisory says:
We are full-time, experienced Realtors working in Queen Creek and the surrounding areas. With decades of East Valley real estate experience under our belts, we are here to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out to April Anderson at 480.272.1977.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Queen Creek Real Estate
21408 S Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
