Nevada Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 17 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
297.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
1259.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
98/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Nevada
National Context
Nevada Crime Rates Sit Well Below National Average
Nevada reports a total crime rate of 1,555.1 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This data places the Silver State in a favorable position on the national safety spectrum, offering a lower statistical risk than many other states.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Crimes Form the Bulk of Nevada Reports
Property crime dominates the landscape at 1,258.5 incidents per 100,000 people, while violent crime remains much lower at 296.5. For residents, this means that while theft and burglary are the primary concerns, the state's violent crime rate tracks roughly 20% below the national benchmark of 369.8.
Safest Counties
Rural Counties Record Nevada's Lowest Crime Rates
Esmeralda and Lincoln Counties lead the state with remarkable total crime rates of 0.0 per 100,000 residents. Pershing County also stands out for its exceptional safety, reporting a total crime rate of just 242.9 per 100,000 people.
Crime Hotspots
Higher Activity Centers in Clark and Eureka Counties
Clark County reports the state's highest total crime rate at 3,180.1 per 100,000, followed closely by Eureka County at 2,959.3. These figures reflect the unique challenges of Nevada's most populous tourism hubs and specific rural districts where incident reporting impacts smaller populations more heavily.
The Takeaway
A Generally Safe Outlook for Nevada Residents
With a total crime rate nearly 35% lower than the national average, Nevada offers a relatively safe environment for residents and newcomers. While urban centers like Clark and Washoe see more reported activity, the vast majority of the state maintains crime levels well below national norms.
Safest Counties
All Nevada Counties
| County | Safety Score |
|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | 100/100 |
| Lincoln County | 100/100 |
| Pershing County | 100/100 |
| Douglas County | 98/100 |
| White Pine County | 98/100 |
| Mineral County | 98/100 |
| Churchill County | 98/100 |
| Lyon County | 98/100 |
| Carson City | 98/100 |
| Elko County | 97/100 |
| Storey County | 97/100 |
| Nye County | 97/100 |
| Lander County | 96/100 |
| Humboldt County | 96/100 |
| Washoe County | 96/100 |
| Eureka County | 95/100 |
| Clark County | 95/100 |
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.