Is North Las Vegas, NV Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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North Las Vegas, Nevada reported 583.51 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.02 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 390.51 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,580 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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North Las Vegas, Nevada reported 110.06 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.28 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 61.82 per 100,000 above that reference, with 298 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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North Las Vegas, Nevada reported 221.59 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.18 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 33.44 per 100,000 above that reference, with 600 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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North Las Vegas, Nevada reported 252.98 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.10 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 23.42 per 100,000 above that reference, with 685 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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North Las Vegas, Nevada reported 998.99 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.90 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 107.98 per 100,000 below that reference, with 2,705 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, North Las Vegas, NV has an adjusted safety score of 29.92 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Nevada workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 298 | 110.06 | 48.24 |
2.28× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 685 | 252.98 | 229.56 |
1.1× national |
| Burglary | 600 | 221.59 | 188.15 |
1.18× national |
| Larceny-theft | 2705 | 998.99 | 1106.97 | 0.9× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1580 | 583.51 | 193.0 |
3.02× national |
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What drives North Las Vegas's safety score?
North Las Vegas ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 270,773 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 38.24, while Personal Safety is lowest at 23.91. The 14.33-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 583.51 per 100,000 (3.02× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 998.99 per 100,000 (0.9× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
North Las Vegas, Nevada recorded 2,705 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 46.1% of the 5,868 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 298 robbery reports (5.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
North Las Vegas, Nevada recorded 1,580 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 26.9% of the 5,868 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 298 robbery reports (5.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
North Las Vegas, Nevada recorded 685 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 11.7% of the 5,868 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 298 robbery reports (5.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
North Las Vegas, Nevada uses a reporting population of 270,773 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
North Las Vegas, Nevada has an adjusted score of 29.92 points out of 100 versus 55.8 in Henderson, Nevada, a difference of 25.88 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; North Las Vegas ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
North Las Vegas, Nevada has an adjusted score of 29.92 points out of 100 versus 0 in Las Vegas, Nevada, a difference of 29.92 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; North Las Vegas ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Las Vegas safe compared to other places in Nevada?
North Las Vegas is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 29.92 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada.
What is the crime rate in North Las Vegas?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is North Las Vegas's safety rating?
North Las Vegas's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 29.92 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in North Las Vegas?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for North Las Vegas?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.