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Is Canyon or Las Vegas Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Canyon is safer than Las Vegas Metro (Safety Score 84/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 729 per 100,000 versus 3,053 for Las Vegas Metro — 76% lower. Canyon has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Canyon has a 91% lower rate.
Note: Las Vegas Metro is 103.4x 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 Canyon, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Canyon | Las Vegas Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 728.5 | 3,052.7 | -2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 54.2 | 430.0 | -375.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.0 | 6.2 | -0.2 |
| Rape Rate | 6.0 | 51.6 | -45.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 6.0 | 64.8 | -58.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 36.1 | 307.2 | -271.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 674.3 | 2,622.7 | -1,948.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 78.3 | 461.5 | -383.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 566.0 | 1,564.5 | -998.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 30.1 | 596.7 | -566.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Canyon, TX to Las Vegas Metro, NV?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canyon or Las Vegas Metro safer?
Canyon is safer with a total crime rate of 729 per 100K vs 3,053 for Las Vegas Metro — a 76% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Canyon has a violent crime rate of 54.2 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Canyon has lower violent crime.
About Canyon, TX
Canyon, Texas, a city of 13,000 residents, is home to West Texas A&M University and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. It sits in Randall County, south of Amarillo, offering a gateway to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 16,609, Canyon has a total crime rate of 728.5 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.