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

Crime per Capita in Lander County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lander County.

 

Lander County, NV Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
F

$8.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lander County, NV

In 2025, crime will cost $3,932 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Lander County ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of counties but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Lander County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Lander County is 85.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lander County Residents generally consider the central part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lander County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the east areas to 1 in 19 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Lander County, NV see the most incidents - about 257 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lander County, NV

The total projected cost of crime in Lander County for 2025 is $8,774,577. This translates to approximately $1,524 per resident and $3,932 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Lander County. 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): 35.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lander County Compared to Other Counties?

Lander County, NV: $1524
Washoe County, NV: $655
Clark County, NV: $597
Nevada: $617
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lander County is $1,524 per year, which is $1,060 more than the national average and $907 more than Nevada's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Lander County:
  • In Washoe County, NV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $869 less than in Lander County.
  • In Clark County, NV, crime costs $597 per person, which is $927 less than in Lander County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lander County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lander County
Cost per Lander County Resident
Murder
$3.14 million
$545
Rape/Sexual Assault
$435,608
$76
Robbery
$357,566
$62
Assault
$1.98 million
$345
Kidnapping
$100,893
$18
Vehicle Theft
$119,612
$21
Burglary
$368,967
$64
Theft
$706,286
$123
Arson
$22,146
$4
Vandalism
$1.33 million
$231
Animal Cruelty
$2,872
$0
Drug Crimes
$151,805
$26
Identity Theft
$56,405
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$8,774,577
$1,524

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lander County, 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 Lander County totals $23,530,344 ($4,087 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $32,304,921 ($5,610 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 Lander County 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 northeast part of the county 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 Lander County has 4, have the same problem. Of Lander County’s 5,758 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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Lander County 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 Lander County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
12.00
Robbery
1.974
Rape
1.248
Murder
0.2898
Total Violent Crime
15.51 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
23.68
Vehicle Theft
1.341
Burglary
7.065
Arson
0.1593
Total Property Crime
32.25 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2890
Drug Crimes
3.564
Vandalism
32.40
Identity Theft
1.266
Animal Cruelty
0.0674
Total "Other" Rate
37.58 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Lander County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Lander County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Lander County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Lander County is less safe than 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 Lander County, NV average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Lander County schools on SchoolGrade

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