Las Vegas, officially the City of Las Vegas and commonly referred to as simply Vegas, is the United States' 28th most populated city, the most populous city in Nevada, and the county headquarters of Clark County. Las Vegas is a large resort city with an international reputation for gaming, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole is Nevada's most important financial, economic, and cultural hub. The city advertises itself as the "World's Entertainment Capital," and is known for its massive casino-hotels and related activities.
Here are the five most dangerous areas in Las Vegas according to the research from areavibes.
#1 Rancho Charleston, Las Vegas, NV Crime
The crime rate in Rancho Charleston is 499 percent greater than the national average.
Rancho Charleston has 471 percent more violent crimes than the national average.
You have a one in seven risk of becoming a victim of crime in Rancho Charleston.
Rancho Charleston is safer than zero percent of Nevada's cities.
Crime in Las Vegas has fallen by 4% year over year.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/las+vegas-nv/rancho+charleston/crime/
#2 Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV Crime
Buffalo has a 402 percent higher crime rate than the national average.
Buffalo's violent crime rate is 401 percent higher than the national average.
You have a 1 in 8 risk of becoming a victim of crime in Buffalo.
Buffalo is safer than only 2% of Nevada's cities.
Crime in Las Vegas has fallen by 4% year over year.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/las+vegas-nv/buffalo/crime/
#3 Sunrise, Las Vegas, NV Crime
Sunrise has a 261 percent higher crime rate than the national average.
Sunrise has a violent crime rate that is 301 percent greater than the national average.
You have a 1 in 12 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Sunrise.
Sunrise is safer than only 5% of Nevada's cities.
Crime in Las Vegas has fallen by 4% year over year.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/las+vegas-nv/sunrise/crime/
#4 East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Crime
The crime rate in East Las Vegas is 219 percent greater than the national average.
East Las Vegas has a violent crime rate that is 294 percent greater than the national average.
You have a 1 in 13 risk of becoming a victim of crime in East Las Vegas.
East Las Vegas is safer than only 9% of Nevada's cities.
Crime in Las Vegas has fallen by 4% year over year.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/las+vegas-nv/east+las+vegas/crime/
#5 Charleston Heights, Las Vegas, NV Crime
The crime rate in Charleston Heights is 294 percent higher than the national average.
In Charleston Heights, violent crime is 282 percent higher than the national rate.
You have a 1 in 11 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Charleston Heights.
Charleston Heights is safer than only 4% of Nevada cities.
Crime in Las Vegas has fallen by 4% year over year.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/las+vegas-nv/charleston+heights/crime/
Let me know in the comments what you think about these areas and if you know any other unsafe areas in the city.
Source: https://www.areavibes.com/las+vegas-nv/most-dangerous-neighborhoods/
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