Is Henderson, NV Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Henderson, Nevada reported 297.67 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.54 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 104.67 per 100,000 above that reference, with 966 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Henderson, Nevada reported 160.24 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.70 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 69.32 per 100,000 below that reference, with 520 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Henderson, Nevada reported 229.26 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.22 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 41.11 per 100,000 above that reference, with 744 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Henderson, Nevada reported 53.31 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.11 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 5.07 per 100,000 above that reference, with 173 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Henderson, Nevada reported 1,125.65 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.02 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 18.68 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,653 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Henderson, NV has an adjusted safety score of 55.8 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Nevada workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 173 | 53.31 | 48.24 |
1.11× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 520 | 160.24 | 229.56 | 0.7× national |
| Burglary | 744 | 229.26 | 188.15 |
1.22× national |
| Larceny-theft | 3653 | 1125.65 | 1106.97 |
1.02× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 966 | 297.67 | 193.0 |
1.54× national |
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What drives Henderson's safety score?
Henderson ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 324,523 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 66.01, while Property Security is lowest at 38.43. The 27.58-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 297.67 per 100,000 (1.54× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 160.24 per 100,000 (0.7× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Henderson, Nevada recorded 3,653 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 60.3% of the 6,056 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 173 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Henderson, Nevada recorded 966 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 16.0% of the 6,056 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 173 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Henderson, Nevada recorded 744 burglary offenses in 2025, 12.3% of the 6,056 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 173 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Henderson, Nevada uses a reporting population of 324,523 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Henderson, Nevada has an adjusted score of 55.8 points out of 100 versus 29.92 in North Las Vegas, Nevada, a difference of 25.88 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Henderson ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Henderson, Nevada has an adjusted score of 55.8 points out of 100 versus 0 in Las Vegas, Nevada, a difference of 55.80 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Henderson ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henderson safe compared to other places in Nevada?
Henderson is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 55.8 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada.
What is the crime rate in Henderson?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Henderson's safety rating?
Henderson's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 55.8 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Nevada. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Henderson?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Henderson?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.