2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Odessa, TX vs Tempe, AZ

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- Tempe has 43% less violent crime than Odessa.
- Tempe has 20% more property crime than Odessa.
 Odessa, TXTempe, AZUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock26.222.7
 Property Crime50.2  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 5 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 8 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Odessa, TexasCrime Index
 Goldsmith, TX20.35
 Gardendale, TX22.7
 West Odessa, TX29.95
 Odessa, TX48

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