Nevada City, CA Crime


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Nevada City, CA has a higher than average rate of both violent and property crime, according to recent statistics. The city's violent crime rate, at 38.8, is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Nevada City are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Nevada City is also higher than the national average, at 51.5 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This context sheds light on the concerning crime trends in Nevada City, highlighting the need for increased community safety measures and law enforcement efforts to address and reduce these rates.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Nevada City violent crime is 38.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Nevada City property crime is 51.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Nevada City, CA Crime History
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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Y.C Ca for 14 yrs and Nevada City became my favorite town to visit. The restaurants are great, the night life is mellow but you get a variety of music...shoos  More

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We are seriously considering a move to Nevada City. I have a lot of questions about what it will be like for a liberal-minded family with a teenage son. Will he find  More

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Over 9 years ago

I have been coming here since I was a child. I am from the bay area, the town I grew up in was small and I met my husband there. We raised our children there. The  More

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