The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fallon, NV: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$16.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Fallon, NV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,866 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fallon 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 Fallon, NV Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Fallon ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Fallon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fallon is 42.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fallon Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fallon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Fallon, NV see the most incidents - about 297 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 26 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fallon, NV

The total projected cost of crime in Fallon for 2025 is $16,737,287. This translates to approximately $711 per resident and $1,866 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Fallon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fallon Compared to Other Cities?

Fallon, NV:	$711
West Wendover, NV:	$1613
Johnson Lane, NV:	$320
Nevada:	$617
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fallon is $711 per year, which is $247 more than the national average and $94 more than Nevada's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fallon:

In West Wendover, NV, crime costs $1,613 per person, which is $902 more than in Fallon.
In Johnson Lane, NV, crime costs $320 per person, which is $391 less than in Fallon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Fallon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Fallon	Cost per Fallon Resident
Murder	$5.87 million	$249
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.65 million	$70
Robbery	$822,497	$35
Assault	$1.98 million	$84
Kidnapping	$414,895	$18
Vehicle Theft	$471,542	$20
Burglary	$1.03 million	$44
Theft	$2.10 million	$89
Arson	$75,042	$3
Vandalism	$1.44 million	$61
Animal Cruelty	$9,938	$0
Drug Crimes	$699,792	$30
Identity Theft	$172,238	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$16,737,287	$711

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fallon, 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 Fallon totals $47,706,361 ($2,026 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $64,443,647 ($2,737 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 Fallon 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 central part of the city 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 Fallon has 2, have the same problem. Of Fallon’s 23,546 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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Fallon 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 Fallon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.924
Robbery	1.111
Rape	1.156
Murder	0.1326
Total Violent Crime	5.323 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.22
Vehicle Theft	1.293
Burglary	4.822
Arson	0.1320
Total Property Crime	23.47 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2906
Drug Crimes	4.018
Vandalism	8.587
Identity Theft	0.9451
Animal Cruelty	0.0571
Total "Other" Rate	13.90 (D)

Individual Fallon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fallon Naval Air Station, NV	D	D-	D
Stillwater, NV	D	D-	C-
Hazen, NV	D+	D	D+
Fernley, NV	C	C-	C-
Silver Springs, NV	D	D-	D+
Wabuska, NV	D	F	D
Stagecoach, NV	C+	D-	B-
Wadsworth, NV	F	F	F
Schurz, NV	D-	D-	D
Nixon, NV	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fallon is higher 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
River Falls, WI	B	B	B
Aberdeen, MD	C-	D	D
Lochearn, MD	D-	D+	D+
Lucedale, MS	A	A+	A+
Lumberton, TX	C	C	C
Lynbrook, NY	C+	D+	D+
Lynden, WA	D+	B	B
Lyndhurst, NJ	B-	A-	A-
Lynn Haven, FL	A+	A	A
Machesney Park, IL	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Fallon is as safe as the Nevada state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Fallon, NV average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Fallon schools on SchoolGrade

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