Moving from Bend, OR to Las Vegas Metro, NV?
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Is Bend or Las Vegas Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bend is safer than Las Vegas Metro (Safety Score 56/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100,000 versus 3,053 for Las Vegas Metro — 50% lower. Bend has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bend has a 65% lower rate.
Note: Las Vegas Metro is 16.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Bend, OR?
Bend — 5-Year Trend
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Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bend | Las Vegas Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,530.5 | 3,052.7 | -1,522.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 168.5 | 430.0 | -261.5 |
| Murder Rate | 2.8 | 6.2 | -3.4 |
| Rape Rate | 22.6 | 51.6 | -29.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 22.6 | 64.8 | -42.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 120.5 | 307.2 | -186.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,362.0 | 2,622.7 | -1,260.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 129.0 | 461.5 | -332.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,150.2 | 1,564.5 | -414.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 82.8 | 596.7 | -513.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bend, OR to Las Vegas Metro, NV?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bend or Las Vegas Metro safer?
Bend is safer with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100K vs 3,053 for Las Vegas Metro — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bend has a violent crime rate of 168.5 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Bend has lower violent crime.
About Bend, OR
Nestled on the Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon, was historically a logging town and is now a popular outdoor recreation destination. Its population of over 100,000 residents enjoys proximity to the Cascade Mountains and high desert. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 106,241, Bend has a total crime rate of 1,530.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Las Vegas Metro, NV
Las Vegas Metro encompasses the vibrant Entertainment Capital of the World, a city that sprung from a railroad stop in the Mojave Desert. Its population of over 2.3 million is a diverse mix, drawn to its unique blend of resort tourism and burgeoning tech industries. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 1,716,565, Las Vegas Metro has a total crime rate of 3,052.7 per 100,000 residents.