Located in central Nevada, Mineral County is a small, rural county with a population of just over 4,500 people. Despite its remote location, Mineral County has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 52.9 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also a concern in Mineral County, with a rate of 33.3 per 1,000 residents, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. The county's high rate of crime can be attributed to a combination of factors, including poverty, drug use, and a lack of access to resources and law enforcement in the area. These challenges make it difficult for law enforcement to effectively address and combat crime in Mineral County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mineral County violent crime is 52.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Mineral County property crime is 33.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mineral, Nevada does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Yerington, Nevada. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Yerington, Nevada. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.