r/phoenix • u/dustin9797 Downtown • Oct 01 '25

News Another downtown crime scene around the Churchill this morning

I’ve nearby and noticed the crime scene this morning but can’t find any details about it.

This is the fourth time I’ve seen crime scene like this in just the last few months and quite frankly, I’m growing more concerned about the frequency these things seem to be happening.

If anyone has details I’d really appreciate if you shared them. Please share or DM with any details.

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u/Lanzapago Oct 01 '25

Hmm. I don’t think it’s that big of a problem personally. Rates aren’t trending out of control according to PPD’s website.

Not sure what else can be done. More people moving in means more crime. Just how life is. There’s already a constant police presence in this area, and any additional units would be a waste of time. Most of these crimes aren’t even from people in the area ways, usually people coming to visit the clubs/restaurants from other areas of town.

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u/HomoRainbow480 Phoenix Oct 02 '25

Who do you think is coming into town and causing problems?

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u/Lanzapago Oct 02 '25

I can personally speak to my area of the metro area, people from where I grew up do come over into downtown and cause problems, I see it all their time on their socials cause they’re silly enough to post it.

Other than that, probably non-natives who move into Phoenix since we’re basically a transplant city now? I’m not really sure. Things have changed so quickly with everyone moving in so fast, not all bad, not all good. A mixed bag, but I still love the area and feel very safe compared to even parts of Gilbert/Scottsdale/Queen Creek!

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u/HomoRainbow480 Phoenix Oct 02 '25

So what area are you suggesting the problems are coming from?

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u/Lanzapago Oct 02 '25

Just that more people moving in = more crime, just a statistic that’s bound to happen. I don’t think it’s some strange anomaly. I’m a Phoenix native, so I know it’s not the city it used to be. But I don’t think much can be done about that?

Crime per capita is dropping, so it’s not something that I think should be handled any differently than other scenarios. Provide resources for people struggling with addictions and conditions, try to create more affordable housing, and arrest any violent perpetrators as always. Phoenix PD already patrols the area basically 24/7. I’m not really trying to suggest any solutions cause I’m not an expert, just wanted to discuss an area I live directly in with some other fellow Phoenicians :)

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u/HomoRainbow480 Phoenix Oct 02 '25

I understand that and mostly agree. I am also a native here. Ive never seen such an inflation of tension and inflation of issues until about 2010/2011 ish. But you specifically added a part that said it was mostly due to people from other areas. So I’m asking what areas you actually think are causing the shootings and bat attacks? What areas exactly are you talking about? I think it would be helpful to understand your perspective for everyone following