Nelson, NV has a significantly lower rate of violent crime than the US average, with 42.6 in Nelson compared to 22.7 for the US as a whole. Although it is below the national average, residents of Nelson should still take appropriate steps to protect themselves and their property. Property crime in Nelson is also significantly lower than the US average, at 27.3 compared to 35.4 for the US overall. This means that residents can feel more secure in their community, but should still take standard precautions when it comes to keeping their property safe and secure.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Nelson violent crime is 42.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Nelson property crime is 27.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Nelson, Nevada does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Needles, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Needles, Nevada. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.