Gerlach, NV is a small town located in Washoe County with a population of just over 200 people. Despite its small size, the town has a high rate of crime, particularly when compared to the rest of the United States. According to
, Gerlach has a violent crime rate of 43.1, more than double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Property crime is also a concern in Gerlach, with a rate of 27 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. The high rates of crime in Gerlach are a cause for concern for residents and local law enforcement, who are constantly working to address and prevent these issues. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gerlach violent crime is 43.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Gerlach property crime is 27.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gerlach, Nevada does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lovelock, Nevada. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lovelock, Nevada. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.