Ely, NV has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 22.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in Ely is higher than the national average, at 40.4 compared to 35.4. This means that residents of Ely are more likely to experience property crime such as theft, burglary, and vehicle theft than the average American. This could be attributed to a variety of factors, such as the town's remote location and economic struggles. However, despite these statistics, Ely remains a close-knit and relatively safe community with a strong sense of community and support for one another.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ely violent crime is 22.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Ely property crime is 40.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ely, Nevada does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of West Wendover, Nevada. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of West Wendover, Nevada. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.