The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Sun City Summerlin

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sun City Summerlin.

 

Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
B-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$5.28 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV

In 2025, crime will cost $750 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sun City Summerlin 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 Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Sun City Summerlin ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of neighborhoods but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Sun City Summerlin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Sun City Summerlin is 32.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sun City Summerlin Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sun City Summerlin varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southeast areas to 1 in 40 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV see the most incidents - about 81 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 16 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV

The total projected cost of crime in Sun City Summerlin for 2025 is $5,280,824. This translates to approximately $467 per resident and $750 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Sun City Summerlin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sun City Summerlin Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV: $467
South Central, Reno, NV: $970
Mountain's Edge, Las Vegas, NV: $280
Nevada: $617
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sun City Summerlin is $467 per year, which is $2 more than the national average and $151 less than Las Vegas's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Sun City Summerlin:
  • In South Central, Reno, NV, crime costs $970 per person, which is $503 more than in Sun City Summerlin.
  • In Mountain's Edge, Las Vegas, NV, crime costs $280 per person, which is $186 less than in Sun City Summerlin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sun City Summerlin for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sun City Summerlin
Cost per Sun City Summerlin Resident
Murder
$694,554
$61
Rape/Sexual Assault
$798,645
$71
Robbery
$281,016
$25
Assault
$457,879
$40
Kidnapping
$152,239
$13
Vehicle Theft
$1.10 million
$97
Burglary
$466,594
$41
Theft
$480,111
$42
Arson
$59,441
$5
Vandalism
$313,371
$28
Animal Cruelty
$10,443
$1
Drug Crimes
$432,395
$38
Identity Theft
$32,027
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$5,280,824
$467

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV

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 Sun City Summerlin totals $8,717,399 ($770 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,998,222 ($1,237 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 Sun City Summerlin 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 southeast part of the neighborhood has more 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, of which Sun City Summerlin has 3, have the same problem. Of Sun City Summerlin’s 11,320 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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Sun City Summerlin 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 Sun City Summerlin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.408
Robbery
0.7892
Rape
1.164
Murder
0.0326
Total Violent Crime
3.394 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.189
Vehicle Theft
6.287
Burglary
4.544
Arson
0.2174
Total Property Crime
19.24 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2218
Drug Crimes
5.164
Vandalism
3.875
Identity Theft
0.3655
Animal Cruelty
0.1247
Total "Other" Rate
9.751 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Sun City Summerlin is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Sun City Summerlin.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
A-
B+
A-
A-
B+
B+
B+
B-
B+
B-
C-
C+
C-
A+
A
A+
C
B-
C-
C
B-
C
A+
A+
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Sun City Summerlin is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Sun City Summerlin is safer than the Nevada state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sun City Summerlin schools on SchoolGrade

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