The past 4 years of crime data can easily be looked up in Scottsdale: http://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/dmc/crimes/default.asp
It requires installing a few ActiveX controllers (whatever the hell that is). This is a map of the Scottsdale Rd / Indian Bend Intersection and surrounding areas for the entire year of 2007. Despite all the police reports (at least one of which was caused by me), it’s a pretty safe area.
