Lander County Crime & Safety
Lander County, Nevada
FBI UCRSafety Score
14/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
2479.0
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
663.4
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1815.6
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
14/100
Higher = safer
State avg 42/100
State Safety Rank
#13
of 17 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Lander County, Nevada
Lander County Surpasses National Crime Averages
Lander County's total crime rate of 2,479.0 per 100K slightly exceeds the national average of 2,385.5. Despite this, the county maintains a strong safety score of 96.1 out of 100.
Safety Ranking Below Nevada Average
With a safety score of 96.1, Lander falls below the Nevada state average of 97.5. Its total crime rate is significantly higher than the state average of 1,555.1 per 100K.
Crime Rates Higher Than Regional Peers
Lander reports more crime than neighbor Pershing County, which sees only 242.9 incidents per 100K. While Storey County reports 1,831.5 per 100K, Lander's figures remain the highest among its immediate rural neighbors.
Violent Crime Rates Above National Norms
Violent crime sits at 663.4 per 100K, which is nearly double the national rate of 369.8. Property crime accounts for 1,815.6 per 100K, representing the majority of local law enforcement activity.
Proactive Security for Lander Residents
Staying alert and securing property remains essential even in tight-knit rural communities. Consider installing motion-activated lighting to deter property crimes, which make up the bulk of local incidents.
Crime Advisory: Lander County
Safety Verdict
Lander County has a safety score of 14/100, indicating a higher crime area with elevated overall crime (2479.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 663.4 per 100K and property crime at 1815.6 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 1 law enforcement agency in Lander County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Nevada, total crime is 59% above the Nevada average and its safety score is 28 points below the state mean.
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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.