Nevada City, California Crime Rate
3 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 3,250
Key Insights
- →Nevada City has a safety grade of F- with a violent crime rate of 1753.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 42.8% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: stable dangerous — based on 3 years of data.
- →Safer than 1% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 1.43 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
1753.8
+42.8% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1230.8
40 total
vs National Avg
↑ 388%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 57
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault57
Property Crime: 40
Burglary7
Larceny-Theft27
Motor Vehicle Theft6
Arson2
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,250 | 57 | 1753.8 | 0 | 40 | 1230.8 |
| 2023 | 3,095 | 38 | 1227.8 | 0 | 43 | 1389.3 |
| 2020 | 3,156 | 19 | 602.0 | 0 | 89 | 2820.0 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F-
Safety Grade for Nevada City
Based on violent crime rate of 1753.8 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 1% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.