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Chandler vs Las Vegas Metro Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Chandler or Las Vegas Metro Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Chandler is safer than Las Vegas Metro (Safety Score 52/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,638 per 100,000 versus 3,053 for Las Vegas Metro — 46% lower. Chandler has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Chandler has a 89% lower rate.

Note: Las Vegas Metro is 6.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

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Chandler — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ
Safety Score 52/100
Coverage 281,117
Total Crime Rate 1,637.8
Category Wins 7/7

Las Vegas Metro, NV

Safety Score 19/100
Coverage 1,716,565
Total Crime Rate 3,052.7
Category Wins 0/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Chandler Las Vegas Metro Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,637.8 3,052.7 -1,415.0
Violent Crime Rate 133.4 430.0 -296.6
Murder Rate 0.7 6.2 -5.5
Rape Rate 17.4 51.6 -34.2
Robbery Rate 23.5 64.8 -41.4
Aggravated Assault Rate 91.8 307.2 -215.4
Property Crime Rate 1,504.4 2,622.7 -1,118.4
Burglary Rate 120.6 461.5 -340.9
Larceny-Theft Rate 1,292.3 1,564.5 -272.2
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 91.4 596.7 -505.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chandler or Las Vegas Metro safer?

Chandler is safer with a total crime rate of 1,638 per 100K vs 3,053 for Las Vegas Metro — a 46% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Chandler has a violent crime rate of 133.4 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Chandler has lower violent crime.

About Chandler, AZ

Chandler, Arizona, a desert community southeast of Phoenix, was founded by veterinarian Dr. A. J. Chandler. Now a city with a significant tech industry, it boasts a diverse population exceeding 275,000. With a safety score of 52/100 and a population coverage of 281,117, Chandler has a total crime rate of 1,637.8 per 100,000 residents.

About Las Vegas Metro, NV

Las Vegas Metro encompasses the vibrant Entertainment Capital of the World, a city that sprung from a railroad stop in the Mojave Desert. Its population of over 2.3 million is a diverse mix, drawn to its unique blend of resort tourism and burgeoning tech industries. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 1,716,565, Las Vegas Metro has a total crime rate of 3,052.7 per 100,000 residents.

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