Mesquite, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mesquite Police Department serves the city of Mesquite, NV in Clark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 881 violent crimes and 1,460 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.8 per 100k residents, which is 29.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.8 per 100k, 54.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 BAnnual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents881 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,460 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,035 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.8 | B | 881 | 106.2 | -29.5% |
| Property Crime | 74.8 | A | 1460 | 163.6 | -54.3% |
| Robbery | 8.8 | D | 13 | 5.8 | +51.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 99 | 22.3 | -80.2% |
| Burglary | 22.0 | C | 276 | 24.0 | -8.4% |
| Larceny | 52.8 | A | 1035 | 116.4 | -54.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas | 66 miles | C 116.6 | C 179.5 | Violent: 55.8% higher Property: 139.9% higher |
| Boulder City | 71 miles | B 73.9 | A 40.3 | Violent: 1.2% lower Property: 46.1% lower |
| Henderson | 74 miles | C 102.7 | C 166.7 | Violent: 37.3% higher Property: 122.7% higher |
| Las Vegas Metropolitan | 74 miles | F 174.8 | D 250.8 | Violent: 133.5% higher Property: 235.1% higher |
| Elko | 293 miles | C 124.7 | B 134.3 | Violent: 66.6% higher Property: 79.4% higher |