Nevada County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Nevada County in CA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,758 violent crimes and 2,367 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.8 per 100k residents, which is +6.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 103.7 per 100k, -36.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate112.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,758 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate78.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents685 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,367 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,525 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.8 | C | 1758 | 106.2 | +6.2% |
| Property Crime | 103.7 | A | 2367 | 163.6 | -36.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 39 | 3.5 | -32.1% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 73 | 5.8 | -17.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 78.8 | F | 685 | 22.3 | +254.2% |
| Burglary | 8.3 | A | 445 | 24.0 | -65.4% |
| Larceny | 71.4 | A | 1525 | 116.4 | -38.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.0 | C | 365 | 22.2 | +8.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Grass Valley Police Department
Grass Valley, CA
Nevada City Police Department
Nevada City, CA
Truckee Police Department
Truckee, CA