Is Columbus or Las Vegas Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Columbus (Safety Score 19/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 3,088 for Columbus — 1% lower. Columbus has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Las Vegas Metro has a 49% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Columbus | Las Vegas Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,088.3 | 3,052.7 | +35.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 435.0 | 430.0 | +5.0 |
| Murder Rate | 12.2 | 6.2 | +6.1 |
| Rape Rate | 124.2 | 51.6 | +72.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 87.7 | 64.8 | +22.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.7 | 307.2 | -96.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,653.4 | 2,622.7 | +30.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 404.5 | 461.5 | -57.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,706.1 | 1,564.5 | +141.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 542.8 | 596.7 | -53.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus or Las Vegas Metro safer?
Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 3,088 for Columbus — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Columbus has a violent crime rate of 435.0 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Las Vegas Metro has lower violent crime.
About Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, sits at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Home to The Ohio State University, it's a diverse city with a growing population of over 900,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 915,447, Columbus has a total crime rate of 3,088.3 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.