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Is Carson City, Nevada Safe?

Population 58,571 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Carson City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 282.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,753 per 100K.

Carson City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarson CityNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.0320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2446.12227.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1753.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate399.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

282.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2446/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carson City

Violent crime in Carson City is close to the national average. The rate of 380.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2446.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,753 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carson City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,753
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft399
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carson City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carson City
380.0
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carson City
2446.1
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carson City Safety

Is Carson City safe?
Not especially. Carson City earns a D- with a crime rate of 282.6 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 Carson City?
282.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2446.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carson City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Carson City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,753 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carson City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carson City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carson City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carson City?
No. Crime in Carson City has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Carson City compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. Carson City ranks behind about 91% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Carson City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Carson City?
Bad. A D- grade and 282.6 per-thousand rate put Carson City below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Carson City?
380.0 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (86), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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