Mesquite, NV Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 48%

Violent crime 73%

Property crime 43%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Mesquite_{/100k people}	Nevada_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	247	n/a (estimate)	1,217	2,387	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.7	6.5
Rape	2	n/a	9.9	59.0	38.4
Robbery	1	n/a	4.9	88.7	73.9
Assault	18	n/a	88.7	306.8	279.7
Violent crime	21	n/a (estimate)	103	460	388
Burglary	39	n/a	192.2	368.8	314.2
Theft	173	n/a	852.6	1,221.4	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	14	n/a	69.0	336.4	246.0
Property crime	226	n/a (estimate)	1,114	1,927	1,958

Key findings

Mesquite crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Mesquite are 73% lower than the national average
In Mesquite you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mesquite is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mesquite has decreased by 5%

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The Mesquite crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Mesquite as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Mesquite crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Mesquite (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Mesquite, NV per 100,000 people. In Mesquite, the total number of daily crimes is 1.96 times less than the Nevada average and 1.93 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Mesquite is 4.45 times less than the Nevada average and 3.75 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Mesquite has a daily crime rate that is 1.73 times less than the Nevada average and 1.76 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Mesquite (higher is better)

Is Mesquite safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Nevada as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Mesquite to other cities in the state and across the country, Mesquite is 80% safer than other cities of Nevada and 70% safer than other cities in the nation. Mesquite has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mesquite

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mesquite is 1 in 967

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mesquite is 1 in 90

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mesquite is 1 in 83

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Mesquite? In Mesquite, you have a 1 in 967 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 90. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Mesquite, NV is 1 in 83.

Year Over Year Crime In Mesquite (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Mesquite, NV is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Mesquite has decreased by 23%, while the property crime rate in Mesquite has decreased by 2% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Mesquite has decreased by 5% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Mesquite police department

Item	Mesquite	Nevada	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	50	6,127	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.2	2.7	3.3

There are a total of 50 Mesquite police officers. This results in 3.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20.3% greater than the Nevada average and 1.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Nevada

State	Total offenders	Nevada_/100K	National_/100K
Nevada	8,163	394	266

There are a total of 8,163 sex offenders in Nevada. This yields a total of 394 sex offenders in Nevada per 100,000 residents which is 48% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bunkerville, NV	1,423	222	931	1,153
Scenic, AZ	1,704	220	1,011	1,230
Beaver Dam, AZ	1,329	224	1,028	1,252
Mesquite, NV	16,953	103	1,114	1,217

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Waukee, IA	16,955	90	926	1,016
Bon Air, VA	16,957	231	1,610	1,842
McKinleyville, CA	16,948	565	2,736	3,301
Country Walk, FL	16,975	291	1,340	1,631
Five Forks, SC	16,929	217	1,110	1,327
Mesquite, NV	16,953	103	1,114	1,217

Source: The Mesquite, NV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.