North Las Vegas, NV crime snapshot: safety grade C, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (68.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,658 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in North Las Vegas align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Based on the provided crime data for Sparks, Nevada (assuming GEOID 16000US3251800 corresponds to Sparks), a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 1,658. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 1,101 incidents, primarily categorized as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most significant category, with 474 incidents. Within property crime, "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (160 incidents) and "Stolen Property Offenses" (134 incidents) are the most frequent subcategories, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (119 incidents). Homicide is the least frequent, with 10 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." Robbery accounts for 32 incidents, while sex offenses total 18, with "Sex Offenses" being the primary subcategory (15 incidents). Crimes categorized as "others" total 23 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" (9 incidents) and "Embezzlement" (8 incidents) being the most common. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed. Sparks, Nevada, has an estimated population of around 108,000. The median household income is approximately $65,000. Based on the total crime count of 1,658, the crime rate per 100,000 residents is approximately 1,535. This figure encompasses all reported crimes, including both violent and property crimes. To calculate the violent crime rate, we sum the incidents of homicide (10), robbery (32), assault (1,101), and sex offenses (18), resulting in 1,161 violent crimes. This translates to a violent crime rate of approximately 1,075 per 100,000 residents. The property crime rate, based on 474 incidents, is approximately 439 per 100,000 residents. Without a standardized safety scoring system or grading rubric, assigning a safety score or grade is subjective. However, based on the crime rates, Sparks exhibits a relatively high violent crime rate compared to national averages, while the property crime rate is more moderate. Further analysis could involve mapping crime incidents by zip code to identify hotspots and correlating crime data with socioeconomic indicators to understand potential drivers of crime. Additional insights could be gained by comparing these figures to historical data and neighboring cities to identify trends and relative safety levels.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in North Las Vegas, NV.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for North Las Vegas, NV and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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