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Is Las Vegas, Nevada Safe?

Population 679,817 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Las Vegas runs high. The city's D+ grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,711 per 100K.

Las Vegas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLas VegasNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.7320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2264.52227.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1711.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate463.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2265/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Las Vegas

Violent crime in Las Vegas is below the national average. The rate of 285.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2264.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,711 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Las Vegas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,711
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft463
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Las Vegas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Las Vegas
285.7
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Las Vegas
2264.5
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Las Vegas Safety

Is Las Vegas safe?
Not especially. Las Vegas earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Las Vegas?
255 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2264.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Las Vegas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Las Vegas's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,711 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Las Vegas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Las Vegas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Las Vegas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Las Vegas?
No. Crime in Las Vegas has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Las Vegas compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. Las Vegas ranks behind about 87% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255 per-thousand rate put Las Vegas below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Las Vegas?
285.7 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (35), 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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