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Surprise, AZ vs Costa Mesa, CA

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- Costa Mesa has 64% more violent crime than Surprise.
- Costa Mesa has 47% more property crime than Surprise.
 Surprise, AZCosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock22.422.7
 Property Crime27.6  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Surprise, ArizonaCrime Index
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 Mammoth, AZ15.35
 Tonopah, AZ16.65
 Gilbert, AZ16.75
 Kearny, AZ16.8
 Paradise Valley, AZ16.9
 Rio Verde, AZ17.55
 Surprise, AZ17.8

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