Crime Safety Grade

B

Las Vegas, NV Crime Rate

Lower crime than 87% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 78+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Las Vegas Safe?

With an overall crime index of 65, Las Vegas has a 35% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 368. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Grand Canyon Village earning an A+ grade while Meadows Village rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Las Vegas
65
Nevada Avg
123
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
65
35% below average
Violent Crime
68
32% below average
Property Crime
71
29% below average
Safe Areas
96%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Las Vegas

1 in 368

Property crime: 1 in 352

Where Is It Safe in Las Vegas?

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Las Vegas Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 25% below avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 33% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 68 ▼ 32%
Assault Violent 67 ▼ 33%
Robbery Violent 70 ▼ 30%
Burglary Property 68 ▼ 32%
Larceny / Theft Property 75 ▼ 25%
Vehicle Theft Property 70 ▼ 30%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Las Vegas Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 The Ridges A+ 0
2 The Vistas A+ 0
3 Grand Canyon Village A+ 2
4 Tule Springs A+ 24
5 Skye Canyon A+ 26
6 Southern Highlands A+ 1
7 Nevada Trails A+ 26
8 Red Rock Country Club A+ 11
9 The Cliffs A+ 6
10 The Gardens A+ 0
11 Mountain's Edge A+ 6
12 Providence A+ 0
13 Summerlin Centre A+ 14
14 The Mesa A+ 5
15 Montecito Town Center A+ 8
16 Coronado Ranch A+ 10
17 The Paseos A+ 24
18 Iron Mountain Ranch A+ 7
19 Ridgebrook A 31
20 Gilcrease A 30
21 The Trails A 38
22 The Hills A 31
23 Lone Mountain A 36
24 The Willows A 38
25 Elkhorn Springs A 33
26 Southfork A 35
27 Lone Mountain West A 40
28 Sun City Summerlin A 75
29 Siena A 41
30 The Hills South A 73
31 Blue Diamond A 62
32 Rhodes Ranch A 38
33 The Arbors A 56
34 Valle Grande Estate / Trophy Club A 32
35 Cimarron Gowan A 58
36 Spanish Trails A 127
37 Queensridge A 89
38 The Crossing A 71
39 Desert Shores A 73
40 Highlands Ranch A 43
41 Section Seven A 62
42 Summit A 64
43 North Cheyenne A 75
44 Redpoint A- 72
45 Stonebridge A- 77
46 Technology Park A- 40
47 South Shores A- 65
48 Reverence A- 103
49 Canyon Gate A- 96
50 Silverado Ranch A- 79
51 The Pueblo A- 91
52 Wishing Well Ranch / Frontier Rancho A- 70
53 Peccole Ranch A- 96
54 Pioneer Park A- 74
55 Angel Park Lindell A- 103
56 Meadows A- 60
57 Buffalo A- 95
58 Paradise Valley A- 72
59 Mira Vista / Northshore Reflections A- 109
60 Twin Lakes B+ 65
61 Showboat B+ 101
62 Braewood Heritage / Heritage Square South B+ 98
63 Charleston Heights B+ 91
64 The Lakes / Section 10 B+ 102
65 Rancho Viejo B+ 77
66 Rancho Charleston B+ 109
67 Whitney B+ 94
68 Michael Way B+ 105
69 Downtown B+ 115
70 The Canyons / TPC Las Vegas B+ 151
71 Las Vegas Technology Center B+ 99
72 West Sahara B+ 127
73 Sunhampton / Buckskin Basin Park B 121
74 Winchester B 126
75 McCarran International Airport B 153
76 The Strip C 187
77 West Las Vegas C 153
78 Meadows Village C- 180

Las Vegas Crime by Zip Code

89135
A+ Index: 24
89179
A+ Index: 6
89178
A+ Index: 10
89131
A+ Index: 24
89166
A+ Index: 17
89138
A+ Index: 3
89141
A+ Index: 10
89134
A Index: 59
89149
A Index: 22
89143
A Index: 24
89148
A Index: 33
89139
A Index: 29
89144
A Index: 74
89161
A Index: 69
89130
A Index: 71
89129
A Index: 55
89113
A Index: 56
89183
A Index: 64
89142
A- Index: 57
89128
A- Index: 79
89145
A- Index: 95
89147
A- Index: 72
89120
A- Index: 89
89117
A- Index: 92
89123
A- Index: 89
89156
A- Index: 86
89110
A- Index: 73
89121
B+ Index: 102
89107
B+ Index: 80
89158
B+ Index: 200
89124
B+ Index: 63
89118
B+ Index: 103
89122
B+ Index: 96
89103
B+ Index: 116
89108
B+ Index: 100
89104
B+ Index: 100
89102
B+ Index: 116
89101
B+ Index: 119
89146
B+ Index: 101
89115
B+ Index: 97
89109
B Index: 184
89119
B Index: 134
89169
B Index: 145
89106
C+ Index: 145

Las Vegas Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
2,165,400
Median Income
$58,377
Home Value
$278,759
Median Rent
$1,153
Home Ownership
53%

Racial Demographics

White
46.7%
Black
12.6%
Hispanic
33.3%
Asian
12.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has an overall crime index of 65, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 96% of neighborhoods in Las Vegas are rated A or B for safety.
Is Las Vegas safe to live in?
Las Vegas has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Las Vegas?
The safest neighborhoods in Las Vegas based on crime data include Grand Canyon Village, The Vistas, The Paseos, The Mesa, and The Cliffs. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Las Vegas crime compare to the national average?
Las Vegas's overall crime index is 65 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 35% lower than the typical US city.

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