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Surprise, AZ vs Sparks, NV

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- Sparks has 67% more violent crime than Surprise.
- Sparks has 30% more property crime than Surprise.
 Surprise, AZSparks, NVUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock24.422.7
 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 Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Surprise, ArizonaCrime Index
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 Florence, AZ13.2
 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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