Is Duluth or Las Vegas Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Duluth (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 3,175 for Duluth — 4% lower. Duluth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Duluth has a 49% lower rate.
Note: Las Vegas Metro is 19.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Duluth — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Duluth, MN
Las Vegas Metro, NV
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Duluth | Las Vegas Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,174.9 | 3,052.7 | +122.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 220.5 | 430.0 | -209.5 |
| Murder Rate | 8.0 | 6.2 | +1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 46.6 | 51.6 | -5.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.5 | 64.8 | -27.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 127.3 | 307.2 | -179.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,954.4 | 2,622.7 | +331.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 275.0 | 461.5 | -186.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,555.6 | 1,564.5 | +991.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 123.9 | 596.7 | -472.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duluth or Las Vegas Metro safer?
Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 3,175 for Duluth — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Duluth has a violent crime rate of 220.5 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Duluth has lower violent crime.
About Duluth, MN
Duluth, a port city on Lake Superior, boasts the world's longest freshwater sandbar, Park Point. Its economy historically tied to shipping and steel, the city is a regional hub for healthcare and higher education, home to over 86,000 residents. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 88,003, Duluth has a total crime rate of 3,174.9 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.