Nevada is a state in the Western region of the United States. Nevada ranks among the most criminal and delinquent states in the nation. The crime factor most responsible for the increase in Nevada is the rapid population growth. In 2025, Nevada crime indicators have shot up in recent years, but much of this increase happened in the urban areas of Las Vegas and Reno. Since the crime situation is typically the worst in the metropolitan areas, the present analysis will focus on the factors contributing to crime in Nevada cities. The LVMPD or Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is a combined city and county law enforcement agency for the City of Las Vegas and Clark County. Winnemucca, Carlin, Elko, Las Vegas Metropolitan and Sparks recorded the highest crime rate in Nevada.
| Rank | Cities | Population (2021) | Violent Crimes 2021 | Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winnemucca | 7,835 | 281 | 35.86 |
| 2 | Carlin | 2,273 | 73 | 32.12 |
| 3 | Elko | 20,760 | 559 | 26.93 |
| 4 | Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | 1,685,021 | 44,249 | 26.26 |
| 5 | Sparks | 108,612 | 2,221 | 20.45 |
| 6 | Reno | 262,919 | 4,908 | 18.67 |
| 7 | Henderson | 337,375 | 4,287 | 12.71 |
| 8 | North Las Vegas | 264,877 | 3,181 | 12.01 |
| 9 | Mesquite | 21,038 | 202 | 9.60 |
| 10 | Boulder City | 16,556 | 101 | 6.10 |
The Top 10 most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2024 are:
Winnemucca
Winnemucca population is 7,835. There are 281 crime cases in 2021, It is the most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 35.86 per 1000 residents in 2021. Winnemucca recorded 2 Kidnapping, 26 sex offenses, 16 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 9 Arson, 31 Motor vehicle theft, 1 Robbery, 90 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
CarlinCarlin population is 2,273. There are 73 crime cases in 2021, It is the second most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 32.12 per 1000 residents in 2021. Carlin recorded 2 Kidnapping, 5 sex offenses, 3 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 1 Arson, 6 Motor vehicle theft, 12 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
ElkoElko population is 20,760. There are 559 crime cases in 2021, It is the third most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 26.93 per 1000 residents in 2021. Elko recorded 3 Homicides, 12 Kidnapping, 26 sex offenses, 16 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 5 Arson, 77 Motor vehicle theft, 17 Robbery, 182 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police DepartmentLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department population is 1,685,021. There are 44,249 crime cases in 2021, It is the fourth most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 26.26 per 1000 residents in 2021. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department recorded 154 Homicides, 481 Kidnapping, 2,332 sex offenses, 875 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 171 Arson, 9,029 Motor vehicle theft, 1,394 Robbery, 11,173 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
SparksSparks population is 108,612. There are 2,221 crime cases in 2021, It is the fifth most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 20.45 per 1000 residents in 2021. Sparks recorded 11 Homicides, 38 Kidnapping, 228 sex offenses, 87 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 6 Arson, 417 Motor vehicle theft, 74 Robbery, 914 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
RenoReno population is 262,919. There are 4,908 crime cases in 2021, It is the sixth most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 18.67 per 1000 residents in 2021. Reno recorded 22 Homicides, 147 Kidnapping, 515 sex offenses, 273 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 21 Arson, 1,379 Motor vehicle theft, 279 Robbery, 1,234 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
HendersonHenderson population is 337,375. There are 4,287 crime cases in 2021, It is the seventh most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 12.71 per 1000 residents in 2021. Henderson recorded 15 Homicides, 16 Kidnapping, 191 sex offenses, 61 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 36 Arson, 801 Motor vehicle theft, 153 Robbery, 1,454 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
North Las VegasNorth Las Vegas population is 264,877. There are 3,181 crime cases in 2021, It is the eighth most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 12.01 per 1000 residents in 2021. North Las Vegas recorded 27 Homicides, 65 Kidnapping, 180 sex offenses, 78 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 30 Arson, 1,305 Motor vehicle theft, 320 Robbery, 1,160 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
MesquiteMesquite population is 21,038. There are 202 crime cases in 2021, It is the ninth most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 9.60 per 1000 residents in 2021. Mesquite recorded 2 Kidnapping, 22 sex offenses, 14 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 47 Motor vehicle theft, 1 Robbery, 415 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
Boulder CityBoulder City population is 16,556. There are 101 crime cases in 2021, It is the tenth most dangerous cities in Nevada by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 6.10 per 1000 residents in 2021.
Below are the Nevada Offenses in 2021, detailed by Violent and Property Crimes, Violent cases include Assault, Homicides, Sex Offences, Rape, Arson, Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery, Drug and Narcotic cases. Property Crimes in Nevada include Burglary, Breaking, Property Vandalism, Arson, Motor Vehicle Theft and other offenses.
| Rank (Total Offenses) | Cities | Population (2021) | Total Offenses | Violent Crime | Property Crimes | Society Crimes | Assault | Homicide | Kidnappings | Sex Offenses | Rape | Arson | Motor Vehicle Theft | Robbery | Drug/Narcotic | Total Offenses per 1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winnemucca | 7,835 | 842 | 281 | 443 | 118 | 253 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 31 | 1 | 90 | 107.47 |
| 2 | Elko | 20,760 | 1,739 | 559 | 964 | 216 | 518 | 3 | 12 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 77 | 17 | 182 | 83.77 |
| 3 | Reno | 262,919 | 20,549 | 4,908 | 14,069 | 1,572 | 4,191 | 22 | 147 | 515 | 273 | 21 | 1,379 | 279 | 1,234 | 78.16 |
| 4 | Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | 1,685,021 | 129,232 | 44,249 | 67,159 | 17,824 | 41,117 | 154 | 481 | 2,332 | 875 | 171 | 9,029 | 1,394 | 11,173 | 76.69 |
| 5 | Sparks | 108,612 | 8,075 | 2,221 | 4,775 | 1,079 | 1,943 | 11 | 38 | 228 | 87 | 6 | 417 | 74 | 914 | 74.35 |
| 6 | Carlin | 2,273 | 157 | 73 | 67 | 17 | 66 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 69.07 |
| 7 | Mesquite | 21,038 | 1,336 | 202 | 678 | 456 | 178 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 415 | 63.50 |
| 8 | North Las Vegas | 264,877 | 11,997 | 3,181 | 7,266 | 1,550 | 2,903 | 27 | 65 | 180 | 78 | 30 | 1,305 | 320 | 1,160 | 45.29 |
| 9 | Henderson | 337,375 | 14,922 | 4,287 | 8,892 | 1,743 | 4,063 | 15 | 16 | 191 | 61 | 36 | 801 | 153 | 1,454 | 44.23 |
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