Is University of Nevada, Las Vegas safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of Nevada, Las Vegas: safety score 39/100 (grade D), ranked #68 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
39/100
Grade: D · #68 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, split by normalised severity. UK data is published monthly by data.police.uk; US, Canadian and Australian cities publish on their own cycles, so recent months may not be final.
| Month | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 354 | 613 | 313 | 1280 |
| 2025-10 | 364 | 627 | 278 | 1269 |
| 2025-11 | 340 | 611 | 330 | 1281 |
| 2025-12 | 324 | 596 | 276 | 1196 |
| 2026-01 | 294 | 663 | 341 | 1298 |
| 2026-02 | 306 | 514 | 252 | 1072 |
| 2026-03 | 345 | 641 | 294 | 1280 |
| 2026-04 | 333 | 586 | 300 | 1219 |
| 2026-05 | 375 | 573 | 328 | 1276 |
| 2026-06 | 337 | 584 | 273 | 1194 |
| 2026-07 | 338 | 628 | 317 | 1283 |
| 2026-08 | 202 | 388 | 197 | 787 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 787 records in total — violent 202, property 388, minor 197 (-496 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Assault (164) · Other crime (96) · Property crime (79) · Burglary (49) · Shoplifting (48)
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FAQs about safety at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
What is University of Nevada, Las Vegas's safety score?
University of Nevada, Las Vegas: 39/100 (grade D), #68 of 111 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-08).
How many crimes are recorded near University of Nevada, Las Vegas?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 14435 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of Nevada, Las Vegas; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 787 records (202 violent, 388 property, 197 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of Nevada, Las Vegas at night?
We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).
How can my family keep track of my safety?
With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.
Data: Las Vegas MPD (LVMPD). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-08; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in the US.