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Is Chino Valley, Arizona Safe?

Population 13,832 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,832, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Chino Valley earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,371 per 100K.

Chino Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChino ValleyArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.2326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1678.12049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1371.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1678/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chino Valley

Violent crime in Chino Valley is below the national average. The rate of 297.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1678.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,371 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chino Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,371
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Chino Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chino Valley
297.2
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chino Valley
1678.1
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chino Valley Safety

Is Chino Valley safe?
It depends on where in Chino Valley you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Chino Valley?
197.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1678.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chino Valley safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Chino Valley has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chino Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chino Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chino Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chino Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Chino Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Chino Valley compare to other cities in Arizona?
Middle of the pack for Arizona. Chino Valley isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Arizona cities.
How safe is Chino Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Chino Valley?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Chino Valley?
297.2 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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