Nevada City, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Nevada City Police Department serves the city of Nevada City, CA in Nevada County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 115 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.2 per 100k residents, which is 21.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate129.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate96.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.2 | D | 115 | 106.2 | +21.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 96.9 | F | 66 | 22.3 | +335.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | 4 miles | D 144.0 | D 251.9 | Violent: 11.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Truckee | 13 miles | A 65.0 | A 59.1 | Violent: 49.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Marysville | 17 miles | F 237.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 83.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Wheatland | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Auburn | 25 miles | C 109.4 | A 51.1 | Violent: 15.3% lower Property: N/A |