Moving from Indianapolis, IN to Las Vegas Metro, NV?
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Is Indianapolis or Las Vegas Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Indianapolis (Safety Score 19/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 4,214 for Indianapolis — 28% lower. Indianapolis has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Las Vegas Metro has a 69% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Indianapolis, IN?
Indianapolis — 5-Year Trend
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Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend
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Indianapolis, IN
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Indianapolis | Las Vegas Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,214.4 | 3,052.7 | +1,161.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 878.3 | 430.0 | +448.3 |
| Murder Rate | 20.0 | 6.2 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 59.2 | 51.6 | +7.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 143.2 | 64.8 | +78.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 655.6 | 307.2 | +348.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,336.1 | 2,622.7 | +713.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 517.9 | 461.5 | +56.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,072.1 | 1,564.5 | +507.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 746.1 | 596.7 | +149.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis or Las Vegas Metro safer?
Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 4,214 for Indianapolis — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Indianapolis has a violent crime rate of 878.3 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Las Vegas Metro has lower violent crime.
About Indianapolis, IN
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.