Mesquite, NV Crime


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Mesquite, NV has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to , the violent crime rate in Mesquite is 10.2, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Mesquite is 26.2, lower than the US average of 35.4. While there is still crime in Mesquite, it is clear that the city has taken measures to keep its residents safe. However, it is important to note that even with these lower rates, any crime is still a cause for concern and the community must continue to work towards reducing and preventing crime.

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

Mesquite violent crime is 10.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Mesquite property crime is 26.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Mesquite, NV Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000197.38.241.165.882.21389.6296896.2197.3
2001171.80060.6111.21717.9323.41101.5293
2002137.10039.297.92242.5166.51694.1381.9
20031558.6034.4111.92341.886.11963292.7
2004114.1016.332.665.22444.632.62094.2317.8
2005214.307.730.6176.12740.4137.82196.9405.7
2006221.87.214.321.5178.92576107.32075.1393.6
2007134.1012.812.8108.62873.6204.32388.3281
2008139.6012.148.678.92240.42551772.9212.5
200968.80045.822.91392.3286.51014.291.7
201016005.538.6115.81401259.21042.599.3
2011136.36.56.56.5116.81674.8331.11259.384.4
2012108.8025.619.2641932.8460.81382.489.6
201312.30055.11531.8318.61090.6122.5
2014143.4053.8683.71535.8316.71159.359.8
2015195.30120.634.540.21602.3310.11160.1132.1
2016122.403922.361.21869.92951302.2272.7
2017167.8070.410.886.61710.3200.31293.6216.5
2018167.9073.515.778.71563.9320.11070.6173.2
2019132.6010210.220.41142.2239.6805.696.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Santa Clara, UT51.9778.317,346322019
St. George, UT203.01,566.851,511332019
Ivins, UT58.1726.48,148342011
Washington, UT99.81,487.219,509392019
Hurricane, UT191.01,416.414,284472019
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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Washington, UT99.81,487.219,509392019
Hurricane, UT191.01,416.414,284472019
Boulder City, NV118.0708.014,794812019
Cedar City, UT276.71,880.233,614812019
Kingman, AZ326.84,385.629,1811102019

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Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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