Washoe County, NV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washoe County in NV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 40,818 violent crimes and 50,857 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.2 per 100k residents, which is 33.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 163.1 per 100k, 0.3% below 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 Rate142.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40,818 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,898 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,053 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,569 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents50,857 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,412 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents34,048 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,167 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.2 | D | 40818 | 106.2 | +33.9% |
| Property Crime | 163.1 | C | 50857 | 163.6 | -0.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 124 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 1898 | 3.5 | +100.8% |
| Robbery | 5.6 | C | 2053 | 5.8 | -4.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.3 | C | 7569 | 22.3 | +9.1% |
| Burglary | 21.2 | B | 8412 | 24.0 | -11.7% |
| Larceny | 121.8 | C | 34048 | 116.4 | +4.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.0 | B | 8167 | 22.2 | -14.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Reno Police Department
Reno, NV
Sparks Police Department
Sparks, NV