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Is North Las Vegas, Nevada Safe?

Population 296,653 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Las Vegas earns a D+ safety grade with 250.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 78% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

North Las Vegas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth Las VegasNevada AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.8320.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2195.02227.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2195/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Las Vegas

Violent crime in North Las Vegas is close to the national average. The rate of 311.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2195.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,480 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Las Vegas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary337
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Las Vegas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Las Vegas
311.8
State
320.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Las Vegas
2195.0
State
2227.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Las Vegas Safety

Is North Las Vegas safe?
Not especially. North Las Vegas earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.7 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 North Las Vegas?
250.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2195.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Las Vegas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Las Vegas's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,480 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Las Vegas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Las Vegas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Las Vegas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Las Vegas?
Yes, there's been an uptick. North Las Vegas's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does North Las Vegas compare to other cities in Nevada?
Below average for the state. North Las Vegas ranks behind about 83% of Nevada cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is North Las Vegas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in North Las Vegas?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.7 per-thousand rate put North Las Vegas below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 312 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Las Vegas?
311.8 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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