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Is Paradise Valley, Arizona Safe?

Population 12,251 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,251, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Paradise Valley earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,481 per 100K.

Paradise Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParadise ValleyArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate202.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2141.32049.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate125.0--268.2
Theft Rate1481.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate374.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

203/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2141/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Paradise Valley

Violent crime in Paradise Valley is well below the national average. The rate of 202.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2141.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,481 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Paradise Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault125
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,481
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft374
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Paradise Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paradise Valley
202.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paradise Valley
2141.3
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise Valley Safety

Is Paradise Valley safe?
Not especially. Paradise Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Paradise Valley?
234.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 202.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2141.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Paradise Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Paradise Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,481 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Paradise Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Paradise Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Paradise Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Paradise Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Paradise Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Paradise Valley compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Paradise Valley ranks behind about 65% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Paradise Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Paradise Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.4 per-thousand rate put Paradise Valley below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 203 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Paradise Valley?
202.5 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (125), robbery (27), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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