West Wendover, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Wendover Police Department serves the city of West Wendover, NV in Elko County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 569 violent crimes and 415 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.1 per 100k residents, which is 16.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 222.7 per 100k, 36.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate89.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate222.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate89.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.1 | B | 569 | 106.2 | -16.1% |
| Property Crime | 222.7 | D | 415 | 163.6 | +36.1% |
| Burglary | 44.5 | F | 75 | 24.0 | +85.3% |
| Larceny | 89.1 | B | 294 | 116.4 | -23.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 89.1 | F | 42 | 22.2 | +301.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin | 0 miles | D 156.1 | A 104.1 | Violent: 75.2% higher Property: 53.3% lower |
| Elko | 30 miles | C 124.7 | B 134.3 | Violent: 40.0% higher Property: 39.7% lower |
| Winnemucca | 145 miles | F 357.9 | B 143.2 | Violent: 301.9% higher Property: 35.7% lower |
| Lovelock | 167 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.4% lower |
| Fallon | 214 miles | C 105.2 | B 126.3 | Violent: 18.1% higher Property: 43.3% lower |