Lyon County, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lyon County in NV is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,425 violent crimes and 2,567 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.5 per 100k residents, which is 26.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.5 per 100k, 81.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate78.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,425 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents665 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,567 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,580 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.5 | B | 4425 | 106.2 | -26.1% |
| Property Crime | 29.5 | A | 2567 | 163.6 | -81.9% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 10 | 0.5 | +58.6% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 135 | 3.5 | +19.3% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -85.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 665 | 22.3 | -39.3% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 569 | 24.0 | -54.3% |
| Larceny | 16.9 | A | 1580 | 116.4 | -85.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 374 | 22.2 | -92.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Yerington Police Department
Yerington, NV