Nelson, PA is a much safer place than the national average when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Nelson is only 10, which is less than half of the US average of 22.7. Likewise, the property crime rate in Nelson is 9.7 which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. Therefore, residents of Nelson are able to feel safe and secure knowing that their community has much lower rates of both violent and property crimes compared to other parts of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Nelson violent crime is 10.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Nelson property crime is 9.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.