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Safest Cities in Nevada (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Mesquite is the safest city in Nevada with a crime rate of 20.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Elko (22.1/1K) and Reno (22.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 10 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
25.1per 1K
Below National Avg
1of 10 cities
Above National Avg
9of 10 cities

All 10 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Mesquite
B-
20.8
2Elko
B-
22.1
3Reno
B-
22.2
4Fernley
C+
23.3
5North Las Vegas
C+
23.5
6Boulder City
C+
25.5
7Sparks
C+
26.2
8Carson City
C+
26.5
9Henderson
C
27.2
10Las Vegas
D+
34

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Nevada

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Nevada. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
D+
Las Vegas34/1K · High Risk · Violent: 600/100K
2
C
Henderson27.2/1K · Elevated · Violent: 391/100K
3
C+
Carson City26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 422/100K
4
C+
Sparks26.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 393/100K
5
C+
Boulder City25.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 431/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Nevada

What is the safest city in Nevada?
As of 2026, Mesquite is the safest city in Nevada with a crime rate of 20.8 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 56% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Nevada?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Nevada based on crime rate are: Mesquite, Elko, Reno, Fernley, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Sparks, Carson City, Henderson, Las Vegas.
What is the most dangerous city in Nevada?
Las Vegas has the highest crime rate in Nevada at 34 per 1,000 residents, earning a D+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Nevada?
The average crime rate across 10 tracked cities in Nevada is 25.1 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 407 per 100K and property crime averages 2105 per 100K.
Is Nevada safe to live in?
Nevada has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 407 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Mesquite earns a B- while Las Vegas gets a D+. 1 of 10 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Nevada?
10 cities in Nevada are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 1 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Nevada →View all Nevada city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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