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Is Fernley, Nevada Safe?

Population 26,214 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,214, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fernley earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,498 per 100K.

Fernley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFernleyNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.0320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2153.12227.91,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1498.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate294.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

240.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2153/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fernley

Violent crime in Fernley is below the national average. The rate of 254.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2153.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,498 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fernley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,498
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft294
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fernley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fernley
254.0
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fernley
2153.1
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fernley Safety

Is Fernley safe?
Not especially. Fernley earns a D+ with a crime rate of 240.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fernley?
240.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2153.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fernley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fernley's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,498 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fernley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fernley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fernley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fernley?
No. Crime in Fernley has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Fernley compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. Fernley ranks behind about 66% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fernley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fernley?
Bad. A D+ grade and 240.7 per-thousand rate put Fernley below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 254 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fernley?
254.0 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (35), and murder (2.0) 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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