Prescott Valley, AZ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Prescott Valley Police Department serves the city of Prescott Valley, AZ in Yavapai County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,057 violent crimes and 2,124 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.6 per 100k residents, which is 1.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.7 per 100k, 52.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,057 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate77.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,124 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate67.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,819 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime107.6C3057106.2+1.3%
Property Crime77.7A2124163.6-52.5%
Rape2.0A933.5-43.7%
Aggravated Assault23.9C45122.3+7.5%
Burglary6.0A18124.0-75.1%
Larceny67.8A1819116.4-41.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.0A11322.2-82.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Heterosexual 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clarkdale 14 miles
A 39.7
A 79.4
Violent: 63.1% lower
Property: 2.2% higher
Jerome 14 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Prescott 14 miles
D 161.2
B 144.6
Violent: 49.7% higher
Property: 86.1% higher
Chino Valley 14 miles
A 64.5
A 14.3
Violent: 40.1% lower
Property: 81.6% lower
Camp Verde 14 miles
D 151.6
B 111.7
Violent: 40.9% higher
Property: 43.7% higher