The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Middle Verde, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Middle Verde

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Middle Verde.

 

Middle Verde, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
B+
Other Crime Grade
B+

$473,366

Cost of Crime™ for Middle Verde, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,084 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Middle Verde in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Middle Verde, AZ Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Middle Verde ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Middle Verde's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Middle Verde is 19.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Middle Verde Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Middle Verde varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Middle Verde, AZ see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Middle Verde, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Middle Verde for 2025 is $473,366. This translates to approximately $374 per resident and $1,084 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Middle Verde. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Middle Verde Compared to Other Cities?

Middle Verde, AZ: $374
Pinon, AZ: $975
Saddlebrooke, AZ: $203
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Middle Verde is $374 per year, which is $90 less than the national average and $78 less than Arizona's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Middle Verde:
  • In Pinon, AZ, crime costs $975 per person, which is $601 more than in Middle Verde.
  • In Saddlebrooke, AZ, crime costs $203 per person, which is $171 less than in Middle Verde

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Middle Verde for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Middle Verde
Cost per Middle Verde Resident
Murder
$109,249
$86
Rape/Sexual Assault
$59,474
$47
Robbery
$14,743
$12
Assault
$160,620
$127
Kidnapping
$9,668
$8
Vehicle Theft
$13,811
$11
Burglary
$12,280
$10
Theft
$42,538
$34
Arson
$3,111
$2
Vandalism
$14,661
$12
Animal Cruelty
$532
$0
Drug Crimes
$25,599
$20
Identity Theft
$7,080
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$473,366
$374

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Middle Verde, AZ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Middle Verde totals $1,057,390 ($836 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,530,756 ($1,210 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Middle Verde crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Middle Verde’s 1,265 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Middle Verde Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Middle Verde residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.421
Robbery
0.3705
Rape
0.7754
Murder
0.0460
Total Violent Crime
5.613 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.493
Vehicle Theft
0.7051
Burglary
1.070
Arson
0.1019
Total Property Crime
8.370 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1261
Drug Crimes
2.736
Vandalism
1.622
Identity Theft
0.7232
Animal Cruelty
0.0568
Total "Other" Rate
5.264 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Middle Verde is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Middle Verde.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D
D-
A
B-
A
B
B-
B-
A-
B-
B+
A-
B-
A-
B
C+
B
C+
D-
B-
C
D-
C
D-
F
D-
B
B-
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Middle Verde is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
B-
B-
B+
C-
C-
B
B+
B+
C
B+
B+
B
A-
A-
B
B
B
A
B+
B+
B
A-
A-
D+
F
F
A-
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Middle Verde is safer than the Arizona state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Middle Verde, AZ average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Middle Verde schools on SchoolGrade

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