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Is Prescott Valley, Arizona Safe?

Population 52,423 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Prescott Valley means there's room for concern. The 234 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,318 per 100K.

Prescott Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPrescott ValleyArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2061.72049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1318.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2062/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Prescott Valley

Violent crime in Prescott Valley is below the national average. The rate of 278.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2061.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,318 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Prescott Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary374
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,318
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Prescott Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prescott Valley
278.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prescott Valley
2061.7
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Prescott Valley Safety

Is Prescott Valley safe?
Not especially. Prescott Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 234 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Prescott Valley?
234 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2061.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Prescott Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Prescott Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,318 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Prescott Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Prescott Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Prescott Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Prescott Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Prescott Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Prescott Valley compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Prescott Valley ranks behind about 72% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Prescott 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 Prescott Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 234 per-thousand rate put Prescott Valley below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Prescott Valley?
278.5 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (33), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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