North Las Vegas, NV Crime Rates & Map

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6%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

14%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	North Las Vegas_{/100k people}	Nevada_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	6,245	n/a (estimate)	2,196	2,834	2,324
Murder	26	n/a	9.1	6.8	6.3
Rape	132	n/a	46.4	58.9	40.0
Robbery	363	n/a	127.6	86.1	66.1
Assault	678	n/a	238.4	302.3	268.2
Violent crime	1,199	n/a (estimate)	422	454	370
Burglary	827	n/a	290.8	436.1	269.8
Theft	2,381	n/a	837.1	1,453.5	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	1,838	n/a	646.2	490.5	282.7
Property crime	5,046	n/a (estimate)	1,774	2,380	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

North Las Vegas crime rates are 6% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in North Las Vegas are 14% higher than the national average
In North Las Vegas you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime
North Las Vegas is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in North Las Vegas has increased by 8%

North Las Vegas crime map

The North Las Vegas crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in North Las Vegas as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The North Las Vegas crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the North Las Vegas crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In North Las Vegas (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in North Las Vegas, Nevada is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for North Las Vegas are 1.29 times less than the Nevada average and 1.06 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in North Las Vegas are 1.08 times less than than Nevada and 1.14 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in North Las Vegas are 1.34 times less than than Nevada and 1.10 times less than the national average.

How Safe is North Las Vegas (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in North Las Vegas in comparison to other Nevada communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is North Las Vegas safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show North Las Vegas being safer than 58% of cities in Nevada and 31% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Nevada cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to North Las Vegas. In conclusion, North Las Vegas ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in North Las Vegas

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in North Las Vegas is 1 in 238

The chance of being a victim of property crime in North Las Vegas is 1 in 57

The chance of being a victim of crime in North Las Vegas is 1 in 46

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in North Las Vegas? If you reside in North Las Vegas, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 238. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 57 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in North Las Vegas, is 1 in 46.

Year Over Year Crime In North Las Vegas (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for North Las Vegas is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in North Las Vegas has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 12% in North Las Vegas, while property crimes in North Las Vegas have increased by 6%. Total crime has increased by 8% year over year.

North Las Vegas police department

Item	North Las Vegas	Nevada	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	394	6,127	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.7	3.3

There are a total of 394 North Las Vegas police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.2% less than the Nevada average and 45.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Nevada

State	Total offenders	Nevada_/100K	National_/100K
Nevada	8,163	394	266

There are a total of 8,163 sex offenders in Nevada. This yields a total of 394 sex offenders in Nevada per 100,000 residents which is 48% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Summerlin South, NV	28,716	196	1,028	1,224
Nellis AFB, NV	3,770	333	1,744	2,077
Henderson, NV	309,955	303	1,919	2,221
Enterprise, NV	214,591	418	2,191	2,609
Las Vegas, NV	644,594	516	2,918	3,434
Winchester, NV	36,302	563	2,953	3,516
Whitney, NV	44,488	624	3,274	3,898
North Las Vegas, NV	247,248	422	1,774	2,196

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gilbert, AZ	248,349	117	1,017	1,133
Winston-Salem, NC	245,787	1,176	3,894	5,069
Norfolk, VA	244,300	703	4,872	5,575
Glendale, AZ	250,290	545	3,240	3,785
Reno, NV	250,903	572	2,556	3,127
North Las Vegas, NV	247,248	422	1,774	2,196

Source: The North Las Vegas, NV crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.