Nevada Crime Rates Continue to Decline

Crime rates in Nevada continue to fall. From 2023 to 2024, the state’s overall crime rates dropped faster than the national average. However, Nevada’s crime rates remain above the national average.

The 2024 national violent crime rate was 359 offenses per 100,000 people, while Nevada’s was higher at 402. The property crime rate was 1,760 per 100,000 compared to Nevada’s 2,197. Nevada’s total crime rate was about 22.7% above the national average.

Alaska had the highest violent crime rate at 724, followed by New Mexico (717) and Tennessee (592). Maine had the lowest at 100. For property crime, New Mexico led at 2,751, followed by Colorado (2,593) and Washington (2,467), while Idaho had the lowest at 736. Nevada ranked 16th in violent crime and 6th in property crime.

In Nevada, violent crime was 11.9% above the national average and property crime was 24.8% above it. Still, the state outperformed the national declines: overall crime fell 12.6%, violent crime dropped 7.3%, and property crime decreased 13.5%. Every major category improved. Aggravated assaults made up 69.9% of violent crimes, while larceny-thefts accounted for 61.8% of property crimes.

Early 2025 data shows the downward trend continuing, especially in Las Vegas, where homicides fell 22% and overall crime declined. Many major U.S. cities reported similar gains. Full 2025 statewide figures will be released later this year.