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Is Las Vegas, New Mexico Safe?

Population 12,574 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Las Vegas is a smaller community of 12,574 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,651 per 100K.

Las Vegas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLas VegasNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.8332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2063.02123.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1651.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate467.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2063/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Las Vegas

Violent crime in Las Vegas is close to the national average. The rate of 412.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2063.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,651 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Las Vegas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery101
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,651
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft467
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
412.8
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Las Vegas
2063.0
State
2123.7
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 247.6 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 Las Vegas?
247.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2063.0 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 (1,651 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 New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Las Vegas ranks behind about 78% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Las Vegas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Las Vegas?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.6 per-thousand rate put Las Vegas below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Las Vegas?
412.8 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (101), and murder (6.0) 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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