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Is Boulder City, Nevada Safe?

Population 14,884 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Boulder City faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,978 per 100K.

Boulder City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBoulder CityNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.4320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2279.22227.91,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1978.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

267.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2279/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boulder City

Violent crime in Boulder City is close to the national average. The rate of 397.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2279.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,978 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boulder City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,978
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Boulder City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boulder City
397.4
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boulder City
2279.2
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder City Safety

Is Boulder City safe?
Not especially. Boulder City earns a D with a crime rate of 267.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Boulder City?
267.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2279.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boulder City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Boulder City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,978 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Boulder City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boulder City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boulder City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boulder City?
Crime rates have held steady in Boulder City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Boulder City compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. Boulder City ranks behind about 82% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Boulder City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Boulder City?
Bad. A D grade and 267.7 per-thousand rate put Boulder City below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Boulder City?
397.4 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (58), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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