Paradise Valley, AZ Crime Rates & Statistics

Reported Annual Crime In Paradise Valley

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Paradise Valley_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	241	n/a (estimate)	1,703	3,449	2,837
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Paradise Valley_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.5	5.3
Rape	5	n/a	35.3	47.5	40.4
Robbery	1	n/a	7.1	101.8	102.8
Assault	3	n/a	21.2	315.4	248.5
Violent crime	9	n/a (estimate)	64	470	386
Burglary	57	n/a	402.7	544.4	468.9
Theft	168	n/a	1,186.9	2,168.1	1,745.0
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	49.5	265.8	236.9
Property crime	232	n/a (estimate)	1,639	2,978	2,451

The table above provides a full overview of all reported crimes in Paradise Valley, AZ for the year. The sum of recorded criminal acts in Paradise Valley, AZ is displayed; for comparisons, each offense is also shown in regards to the amount of offenses per 100,000 people. Along with this, they are separated into multiple categories: violent crimes and property crimes. The crime data reveals that the overall Paradise Valley, AZ crime rates are 51% lower than in comparison to the Arizona mean and are 40% lower than the nation's mean. In regards to violent offenses, Paradise Valley, AZ has a rate that is 86% lower than the Arizona average; compared to the United States, it is 84% lower than. Looking at crimes involving property, Paradise Valley, AZ is 45% lower than its state's mean, and 33% lower than the country's average.

Did you know?

The overall crime rate in Paradise Valley is 40% lower than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 4.66 daily crimes that occur in Paradise Valley.
Paradise Valley is safer than 73% of the cities in the United States.
In Paradise Valley you have a 1 in 59 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Paradise Valley has increased by 6%.

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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 individuals. The total number of daily crimes is also reported for Arizona and on a national scale. In Paradise Valley, AZ the entire number of daily crimes is accurately recorded at 2.03 times less than the Arizona average and 1.67 times less than the national average. The typical number of daily violent crimes in Paradise Valley, AZ is 7.39 times less than the Arizona average and 6.08 times less than the calculated daily national average. With regards to recent property crimes, Paradise Valley, AZ has a constant daily crime rate that is 1.82 times less than the Arizona average and 1.50 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Paradise Valley (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in the Paradise Valley, AZ area in comparison to other Arizona communities and all other cities throughout the United States? The evidence provided by these graphs show Paradise Valley, AZ being safer than 83% of cities in Arizona and 73% of cities across the United States as a whole. 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, AZ. In conclusion, Paradise Valley, AZ now ranks above average in comparison to all United States cities.

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 1573

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Paradise Valley is 1 in 62

The chance of being a victim of crime in Paradise Valley is 1 in 59

Are you interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Paradise Valley, AZ? Just look at the above illustrations to see what your chances are of becoming a victim of any crime, such as property crime or violent crime, in this city. In Paradise Valley, AZ, you have a 1 in 1573 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 62. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Paradise Valley, AZ is 1 in 59.

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

The year over year crime rate for Paradise Valley, AZ is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining whether living in Paradise Valley, AZ has become a safer or more dangerous place to live. For example, the above graph shows the year over year crime rate for violent, property and total crimes per 100,000 people. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 44% in Paradise Valley, AZ, while property crimes in Paradise Valley, AZ have increased by 9%. Crimes in total for Paradise Valley, AZ have increased by 6% 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	5,405	103	222

There are a total of 5,405 sex offenders in Arizona. This yields a total of 103 sex offenders in Arizona per 100,000 residents which is 54% less 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}
Gilbert, AZ	226,832	78	1,316	1,394
Fountain Hills, AZ	23,863	197	1,251	1,448
Maricopa Colony, AZ	1,027	255	1,619	1,874
Scottsdale, AZ	234,495	153	2,365	2,519
Mesa, AZ	470,456	429	2,345	2,774
Deer Creek, AZ	169	419	2,655	3,074
Guadalupe, AZ	6,172	586	3,713	4,299
Paradise Valley, AZ	13,833	64	1,639	1,703

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Elk Plain, WA	13,835	366	4,239	4,605
Mountain Home, ID	13,823	161	1,893	2,055
Azalea Park, FL	13,848	567	3,541	4,108
Brookside, DE	13,853	574	3,121	3,695
East Islip, NY	13,853	233	958	1,191
Paradise Valley, AZ	13,833	64	1,639	1,703

Source: The Paradise Valley, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2016. 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.