The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Ventana Lakes

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ventana Lakes.

 

Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
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$950,980

Cost of Crime™ for Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ

In 2025, crime will cost $479 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ventana Lakes 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 Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Ventana Lakes ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of neighborhoods but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Ventana Lakes's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Ventana Lakes is 17.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ventana Lakes Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ventana Lakes varies by area - ranging from 1 in 50 in the southwest areas to 1 in 74 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ

The total projected cost of crime in Ventana Lakes for 2025 is $950,980. This translates to approximately $236 per resident and $479 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Ventana Lakes. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ventana Lakes Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ: $236
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: $988
Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ: $211
Arizona: $452
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ventana Lakes is $236 per year, which is $228 less than the national average and $216 less than Peoria's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Ventana Lakes:
  • In Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, crime costs $988 per person, which is $751 more than in Ventana Lakes.
  • In Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ, crime costs $211 per person, which is $25 less than in Ventana Lakes

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ventana Lakes for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Ventana Lakes
Cost per Ventana Lakes Resident
Murder
$144,935
$36
Rape/Sexual Assault
$152,584
$38
Robbery
$40,948
$10
Assault
$102,557
$25
Kidnapping
$28,760
$7
Vehicle Theft
$140,948
$35
Burglary
$50,436
$13
Theft
$155,375
$39
Arson
$11,749
$3
Vandalism
$35,728
$9
Animal Cruelty
$2,212
$1
Drug Crimes
$76,137
$19
Identity Theft
$8,609
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$950,980
$236

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ventana Lakes, Peoria, 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 Ventana Lakes totals $1,742,145 ($433 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,693,126 ($669 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 Ventana Lakes 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 east 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 have the same problem. Of Ventana Lakes’s 4,024 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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Ventana Lakes 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 Ventana Lakes residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8874
Robbery
0.3235
Rape
0.6254
Murder
0.0192
Total Violent Crime
1.855 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.456
Vehicle Theft
2.262
Burglary
1.382
Arson
0.1209
Total Property Crime
11.22 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1179
Drug Crimes
2.558
Vandalism
1.243
Identity Theft
0.2764
Animal Cruelty
0.0743
Total "Other" Rate
4.269 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Ventana Lakes is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Ventana Lakes.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Ventana Lakes 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+
F
C+
C+
C-
F
F
F
D-
D-
F
C
C
A
A-
A-
A
B
B
C
A-
A-
B+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Ventana Lakes 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 Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Ventana Lakes schools on SchoolGrade

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