Arizona vs Nevada: Crime Rate Comparison (2024)
Side-by-side crime comparison between Arizona and Nevada using FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Nevada has a lower violent crime rate (402.0) than Arizona (421.9) per 100K
- →Arizona population: 7,582,384 | Nevada: 3,267,467
- →Homicide rate: Arizona 4.9 vs Nevada 6.1 per 100K
- →Property crime: Arizona 1792.1 vs Nevada 2197.0 per 100K
Crime Rate Comparison
| Metric | Arizona | Nevada | Safer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,582,384 | 3,267,467 | — |
| Violent Crime Rate | 421.9 | 402.0 | ✓ Nevada |
| Homicide Rate | 4.9 | 6.1 | ✓ Arizona |
| Property Crime Rate | 1792.1 | 2197.0 | ✓ Arizona |
| Total Violent Crimes | 31,991 | 13,135 | — |
| Total Property Crimes | 135,883 | 71,786 | — |
| Violent Crime Change | -2.7% | -7.3% | ✓ Nevada |
Historical Violent Crime Trend
| Year | Arizona Rate | Nevada Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 410.2 | 697.6 |
| 2016 | 471.0 | 677.9 |
| 2017 | 505.7 | 560.6 |
| 2018 | 475.7 | 552.1 |
| 2019 | 447.1 | 496.1 |
| 2020 | 484.8 | 460.3 |
| 2021 | 425.6 | 432.0 |
| 2022 | 446.2 | 459.3 |
| 2023 | 433.8 | 433.7 |
| 2024 | 421.9 | 402.0 |
Verdict: Which State Is Safer?
Based on 2024 FBI data, **Nevada** has a lower violent crime rate at 402.0 per 100,000 compared to Arizona's 421.9. Arizona has lower property crime. However, crime varies enormously within each state — some cities in the "safer" state may be more dangerous than most cities in the other.