Nevada County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Nevada County in CA is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,813 violent crimes and 4,027 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.0 per 100k residents, which is 4.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.6 per 100k, 46.5% 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 Rate102.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,813 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,027 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,022 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,445 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.0 | C | 3813 | 106.2 | -4.0% |
| Property Crime | 87.6 | A | 4027 | 163.6 | -46.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 130 | 3.5 | -28.6% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 108 | 5.8 | -38.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 63.9 | F | 1187 | 22.3 | +186.9% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 1022 | 24.0 | -62.0% |
| Larceny | 60.4 | A | 2445 | 116.4 | -48.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.0 | B | 520 | 22.2 | -18.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Nevada County Sheriff's Office
Grass Valley Police Department
Grass Valley, CA
Nevada City Police Department
Nevada City, CA
Union Pacific Railroad: Nevada County
Truckee Police Department
Truckee, CA