1.11 Feeling Safe in City Facilities

Overview

Daytime Safety:
City Athletic and Recreational Facilities:
Satisfaction fluctuated slightly, peaking at 81.9% in 2019 and declining to 75.5% in 2023.
Tempe Public Library Complex:
Satisfaction remained relatively high and stable, with a peak of 87.2% in 2019, maintaining 85% in 2023.
Nighttime Safety:
City Athletic and Recreational Facilities:
Satisfaction showed a downward trend, decreasing from 60.6% in 2016 to 55.3% in 2023, indicating growing concern over safety at night.
Tempe Public Library Complex:
Satisfaction also declined, from 72.1% in 2016 to 66.3% in 2023.
Overall Safety:
Satisfaction with the overall feeling of safety in the city peaked at 76.9% in 2020, then decreased to 68.2% in 2023, suggesting a declining perception of safety over time.

Key Insights

Daytime safety perceptions are generally more positive than nighttime, especially for the Tempe Public Library.
Nighttime safety concerns are rising for both locations, particularly for the City athletic facilities, indicating potential areas for improvement.
Overall safety satisfaction has decreased, which may reflect broader societal trends or specific local issues needing to be addressed.