The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Nevada: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$2.0 billion

Cost of Crime™ for Nevada

In 2025, crime will cost $1,685 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Nevada 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 Nevada Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US state. Nevada ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of states but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Nevada's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.

The crime rate in Nevada is 41.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Nevada Residents generally consider the central part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Nevada varies by city - ranging from 1 in 10 in the northeast cities to 1 in 40 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Nevada see the most incidents - about 55,819 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 858 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Nevada

The total projected cost of crime in Nevada for 2025 is $2,014,443,148. This translates to approximately $617 per resident and $1,685 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Nevada. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Nevada Compared to Other States?

Nevada:	$617
New Mexico:	$835
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Nevada is $617 per year, which is $153 more than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Nevada:

In New Mexico, crime costs $835 per person, which is $218 more than in Nevada.
In New Jersey, crime costs $240 per person, which is $378 less than in Nevada

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Nevada	Cost per Nevada Resident
Murder	$456.4 million	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$213.6 million	$65
Robbery	$85.9 million	$26
Assault	$276.7 million	$85
Kidnapping	$53.3 million	$16
Vehicle Theft	$262.6 million	$80
Burglary	$125.5 million	$38
Theft	$242.9 million	$74
Arson	$11.0 million	$3
Vandalism	$168.2 million	$52
Animal Cruelty	$2.20 million	$1
Drug Crimes	$93.6 million	$29
Identity Theft	$22.4 million	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$2,014,443,148	$617

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Nevada

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 Nevada totals $4,164,571,211 ($1,276 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,179,014,359 ($1,893 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 Nevada 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 state 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, of which Nevada has 1, 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 Nevada has 440, have the same problem. Of Nevada’s 3,263,472 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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Nevada 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 Nevada residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.953
Robbery	0.8370
Rape	1.080
Murder	0.0744
Total Violent Crime	4.943 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.37
Vehicle Theft	5.196
Burglary	4.239
Arson	0.1401
Total Property Crime	23.95 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2695
Drug Crimes	3.877
Vandalism	7.216
Identity Theft	0.8886
Animal Cruelty	0.0913
Total "Other" Rate	12.34 (D+)

Individual Nevada Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

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

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
California	C	D	D+
Utah	C-	B	C
Arizona	B-	C	C+
Wyoming	B+	A	A
Colorado	F	D-	F
New Mexico	F	F	D-
Nebraska	C+	B+	C+
Kansas	D+	C-	C
Oklahoma	D+	D+	D
Iowa	B+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Nevada is higher versus other states of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tennessee	D	D-	D-
Massachusetts	A+	C+	C+
Michigan	B	D+	D+
Minnesota	C	B	B
Mississippi	A+	A+	A+
Missouri	D	D	D
Nebraska	C+	B+	B+
Rhode Island	A	A	A
South Dakota	C	C	C
Alaska	C+	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Nevada is as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Nevada average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Nevada schools on SchoolGrade

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