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Is Chandler or Prescott Valley Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Prescott Valley is safer than Chandler (Safety Score 75/100 vs 52/100), with a total crime rate of 996 per 100,000 versus 1,638 for Chandler — 39% lower. Chandler has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Chandler has a 82% lower rate.
Note: Chandler is 5.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Chandler, AZ?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Chandler | Prescott Valley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,637.8 | 995.8 | +642.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 133.4 | 226.9 | -93.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.7 | 3.9 | -3.2 |
| Rape Rate | 17.4 | 45.0 | -27.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 23.5 | 5.9 | +17.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 91.8 | 170.2 | -78.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,504.4 | 768.8 | +735.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 120.6 | 45.0 | +75.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,292.3 | 667.1 | +625.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 91.4 | 56.7 | +34.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Chandler, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chandler or Prescott Valley safer?
Prescott Valley is safer with a total crime rate of 996 per 100K vs 1,638 for Chandler — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chandler has a violent crime rate of 133.4 per 100K while Prescott Valley has 226.9. 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 Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley, Arizona, a rapidly growing town north of Prescott, sits in the Bradshaw Mountains' foothills. Established in 1961 as a master-planned community, it's now home to a diverse population, many commuting to nearby cities. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 51,116, Prescott Valley has a total crime rate of 995.8 per 100,000 residents.