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Is Mesquite, Nevada Safe?

Population 24,001 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mesquite is a smaller community of 24,001 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,430 per 100K.

Mesquite Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMesquiteNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.6320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1854.12227.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1430.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate380.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1854/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mesquite

Violent crime in Mesquite is below the national average. The rate of 278.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1854.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,430 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mesquite Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,430
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft380
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mesquite Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mesquite
278.6
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mesquite
1854.1
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mesquite Safety

Is Mesquite safe?
Not especially. Mesquite earns a C with a crime rate of 213.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mesquite?
213.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1854.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mesquite safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mesquite generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mesquite police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mesquite?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mesquite's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Mesquite compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. Mesquite ranks behind about 60% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mesquite?
278.6 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (31), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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