Paradise Valley, AZ Crime Rates & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Paradise Valley_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	193	n/a (estimate)	1,524	2,489	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.8	6.3
Rape	6	n/a	47.4	44.1	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	70.1	66.1
Assault	6	n/a	47.4	310.5	268.2
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	95	432	370
Burglary	40	n/a	315.9	271.0	269.8
Theft	129	n/a	1,018.7	1,542.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	94.8	244.2	282.7
Property crime	181	n/a (estimate)	1,429	2,058	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Paradise Valley crime rates are 34% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Paradise Valley are 74% lower than the national average
In Paradise Valley you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Paradise Valley is safer than 73% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Paradise Valley has increased by 1%

Paradise Valley crime map

The Paradise Valley crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Paradise Valley as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Paradise Valley crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Paradise Valley crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Paradise Valley (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Paradise Valley, AZ per 100,000 people. In Paradise Valley, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.63 times less than the Arizona average and 1.52 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Paradise Valley is 4.55 times less than the Arizona average and 3.90 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Paradise Valley has a daily crime rate that is 1.44 times less than the Arizona average and 1.37 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Paradise Valley (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Paradise Valley in comparison to other Arizona communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Paradise Valley safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Paradise Valley being safer than 89% of cities in Arizona and 73% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Arizona cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Paradise Valley. In conclusion, Paradise Valley ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Paradise Valley

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Paradise Valley is 1 in 1056

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Paradise Valley is 1 in 70

The chance of being a victim of crime in Paradise Valley is 1 in 66

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Paradise Valley? In Paradise Valley, you have a 1 in 1056 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 70. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Paradise Valley, AZ is 1 in 66.

Year Over Year Crime In Paradise Valley (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Paradise Valley is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Paradise Valley has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 53% in Paradise Valley, while property crimes in Paradise Valley have decreased by 1%. Total crime has increased by 1% year over year.

Paradise Valley police department

Item	Paradise Valley	Arizona	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	34	12,274	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	3.1	3.3

There are a total of 34 Paradise Valley police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16.8% less than the Arizona average and 20.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Arizona

State	Total offenders	Arizona_/100K	National_/100K
Arizona	8,206	157	266

There are a total of 8,206 sex offenders in Arizona. This yields a total of 157 sex offenders in Arizona per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fountain Hills, AZ	25,167	181	864	1,046
Gilbert, AZ	248,349	117	1,017	1,133
Scottsdale, AZ	254,995	233	1,111	1,345
Maricopa Colony, AZ	818	235	1,119	1,353
Mesa, AZ	508,918	427	1,770	2,197
Deer Creek, AZ	184	385	1,835	2,220
Guadalupe, AZ	6,572	539	2,566	3,105
Paradise Valley, AZ	14,502	95	1,429	1,524

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fraser, MI	14,503	228	1,466	1,695
Spring Creek, NV	14,510	316	1,657	1,973
Thonotosassa, FL	14,493	291	1,758	2,048
Batavia, NY	14,490	415	2,513	2,928
Alexander City, AL	14,515	794	4,628	5,423
Paradise Valley, AZ	14,502	95	1,429	1,524

Source: The Paradise Valley, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.