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Is Henderson, Nevada Safe?

Population 353,289 · Safer than 10% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Henderson 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 294.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,703 per 100K.

Henderson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHendersonNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.2320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2613.02227.91,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1703.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate264.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

294.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2613/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Henderson

Violent crime in Henderson is close to the national average. The rate of 328.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is well above the national average at 2613.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,703 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Henderson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary403
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,703
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft264
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Henderson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Henderson
328.2
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Henderson
2613.0
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Henderson Safety

Is Henderson safe?
Not especially. Henderson earns a D- with a crime rate of 294.1 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 Henderson?
294.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2613.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Henderson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Henderson's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,703 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Henderson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Henderson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Henderson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Henderson?
Crime rates have held steady in Henderson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Henderson compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. Henderson ranks behind about 95% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Henderson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Henderson?
Bad. A D- grade and 294.1 per-thousand rate put Henderson below 90% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Henderson?
328.2 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (74), and murder (3.0) 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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