Alta Sierra, a small town located in Nevada County, CA, has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Alta Sierra is 16.1, while the US average is 22.7. This makes it a relatively safe place for residents to live in. However, property crime, which includes theft and burglary, is slightly higher in Alta Sierra at 27 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be due to the town's close proximity to larger cities, making it a target for criminals. Despite this, the town maintains a relatively low overall crime rate, providing a sense of security for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Alta Sierra (Nevada County) violent crime is 16.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Alta Sierra (Nevada County) property crime is 27.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nevada City, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nevada City, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.