Washoe County, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washoe County in NV is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 36,166 violent crimes and 46,852 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 167.3 per 100k residents, which is +57.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 219.6 per 100k, +34.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate167.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36,166 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,681 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,962 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,399 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate219.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents46,852 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,546 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate168.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents31,475 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,658 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 167.3 | D | 36166 | 106.2 | +57.5% |
| Property Crime | 219.6 | D | 46852 | 163.6 | +34.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 107 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 1681 | 3.5 | +112.6% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 1962 | 5.8 | +27.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.7 | C | 6399 | 22.3 | +15.5% |
| Burglary | 25.1 | C | 7546 | 24.0 | +4.5% |
| Larceny | 168.0 | D | 31475 | 116.4 | +44.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.9 | C | 7658 | 22.2 | +12.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Reno Police Department
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Sparks Police Department
Sparks, NV