If you are thinking about visiting Henderson and have some qualms about the safety of the city, we got you covered.
We are going to deep dive into the statistics, look at some maps, graphs and talk to the residents of the city to give you a better understanding of how safe Henderson really is.
Is Henderson, Nevada Safe To Visit?
Henderson, Nevada is one of the nicest and most desirable areas in all Las Vegas and Henderson is a very safe city. In 2021, Henderson had a violent crime rate of 237.14 per 100,000 people. Henderson violent crime rate is 40% less than the national average and is one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of over 200,000 people.
Here’s a scale to give you some perspective on Henderson’s violent crime rate:
The only area of concern in Henderson is Old Henderson or ‘Hendertucky’. It is an area that I would not want to walk at night.
Henderson, Nevada Crime Stats
Here’s a breakdown of all the crimes in the city for 2021 compared to 2020:
|
2020 |
2021 |
Percent Change |
Homicide |
13 |
14 |
8% |
Rape |
107 |
85 |
-21% |
Robbery |
179 |
151 |
-16% |
Aggravated Assault |
392 |
514 |
31% |
VIOLENT CRIMES TOTAL |
691 |
764 |
11% |
Burglary |
620 |
810 |
31% |
Larceny/Theft |
3,517 |
3,931 |
12% |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
544 |
785 |
44% |
Arson |
26 |
36 |
38% |
PROPERTY CRIMES TOTAL |
4,707 |
5,562 |
18% |
TOTALS |
5,398 |
6,326 |
17% |
*All data is from the FBI UCR and Cross Referenced with the Henderson Police Department*
Henderson, NV Crime Rates
Henderson’ Violent Crime Rate
In 2021 Henderson reported 764 violent crimes and had a violent crime rate of 237.14 per 100,000 people.
- Year over year violent crime has increased by 11%.
*Violent crimes include; homicides, rape, robbery and aggravated assaults and the violent crime rate is calculated by dividing the number of reported crimes by the total population; the result is multiplied by 100,000.
Henderson’s Murder Rate
In 2021, Henderson reported 14 murders and had a murder rate of 4.35 per 100,000 people. Henderson’s murder rate is 33% less than the national average.
- Year over year violent crime has increased by 8%.
Henderson’s Property Crime Rate
In 2021 Henderson reported 5,562 property crimes and had a property crime rate of 1,726.37 per 100,000 people. Henderson’s property crime rate is 12% less than the national average.
- Year over year property crime in Henderson has increased by 18%.
*Property crimes include; burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson and property crime rate is calculated by dividing the number of reported crimes by the total population; the result is multiplied by 100,000.
Henderson’s crime rate vs other cities in Nevada (2020)
Here’e how Henderson’s violent crime rate compared to other cities in Nevada.
Cities |
Population |
Violent Crime Rate (2020) |
Reno |
250,903 |
561.97 |
Las Vegas |
641,903 |
545.47 |
North Las Vegas |
262,527 |
509.28 |
Sparks |
108,445 |
411.27 |
Carson City |
58,639 |
368.36 |
Henderson |
317,610 |
214.73 |
Henderson, Nevada vs The Most Dangerous Cities in the United States (2020)
Here’s a list of the top 19 most dangerous cities in the United States ranked by violent crime rates. Henderson’s violent crime rate is 4x less than Memphis, the most dangerous city on the list.
Is the public transportation in Henderson safe?
The public transportation system in Henderson is handled by RTC and it offers many routes that interweave throughout the entire city. The RTC is generally safe to use during the commuting hours (7am – 7pm), however we do not recommend that you use metro late at night.
Is Henderson safe at night?
Henderson is generally safe at night as long as you avoid the problem area (Hendertucky). At night we recommend that you take a few extra precautions by staying in well populated places, not straying off the beaten path and not walking by yourself.
Tips to stay safe while visiting Henderson, Nevada
- Thoroughly research the city before you arrive. Figure out the good and bad parts of the city and adjust your travels accordingly.
- Save the sightseeing for the daytime and stay out of the sketchy neighborhoods at night.
- Park in lighted/high traffic areas when possible.
Facts about Henderson, NV
- The population of Henderson in 2021 was 322,178.
- The median income for a household in the city was $75,430. The per capita income for the city was $40,796.
- 93.5% of residents 25 and older is a high school graduate. 34.0% of residents 25 and older has a bachelors degree or higher.
- 8% of the population live below the poverty line.
- The median home value in Henderson is $520K in 2022.
- In 2022, the average rent for a Henderson 2-bedroom apartment is $1,827
- The median age in the city is 36 years old.
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