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Public Safety & Wellbeing
Safe and secure individuals and families, shelter, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces not only influence overall health and economic development, but also vibrant tourism encouraging visitors to enjoy regional attractions. The community accepts and exercises responsibility to care for its most vulnerable populations, and ensures that others are provided opportunities to achieve sustainable lives.
The "feeling of safety" can have more of an impact on an individual's daily life than reported crime rates, allowing seniors to be more self-sufficient in safe neighborhoods, students to focus on learning in safe schools, employees to travel safely to work and be more productive, and families to feel safe in their homes.
Victims of domestic violence cross racial and ethnic, socio-economic and gender lines.
While only about a third of all crime is reported, the Crime Index is the most commonly used measure of crime and is a consistent sample that allows for national comparisons.
Schools should be safe havens where the focus is on education. Monitoring violence ensures that schools remain safe learning environments. There is a great deal of community concern that serious situations have become more common in recent years, in part, because of media attention.
Limited income, homelessness and food insecurity indicate that assistance may be needed for individuals and families regardless of age, gender, socio-economics, or other racial and ethnic diversity, including effective programs to improve self-sufficiency and life outcomes for all peoples.
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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Public Safety
Crime Index County: Washoe
Crime Index County: Washoe
28.0
Rate per 1,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(30.2)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(23.4 in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(27.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Washoe
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Firearms County: Washoe
14.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,083 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(15.9)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(12.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(10.7)
Firearm Fatalities Per 100,000 Population County: Washoe
Firearm Fatalities Per 100,000 Population County: Washoe
19.3
Rate per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Value
(19.5)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(14.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(20.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(10.7)
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide County: Washoe
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide County: Washoe
5.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 495 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(6.8)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(6.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(4.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
<div>IVP-09: Reduce homicides <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Washoe
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions County: Washoe
10.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,266 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(10.3)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(11.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)
Addressing Safety Along the Truckee River County: Washoe
Addressing Safety Along the Truckee River County: Washoe
89.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(85.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Washoe
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths County: Washoe
32.2%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(27.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(37.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Domestic Violence Crime Rate County: Washoe
Domestic Violence Crime Rate County: Washoe
7.2
Rate per 1,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(9.7)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(7.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Elder Abuse Crime Rate County: Washoe
Elder Abuse Crime Rate County: Washoe
3.5
Rate per 1,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(2.3)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(3.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Motor Vehicle Accident Mortality Rate County: Washoe
Motor Vehicle Accident Mortality Rate County: Washoe
12.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Value
(13.8)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(13.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)
Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 population County: Washoe
Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 population County: Washoe
515.9
Rate per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(427.4)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(380.7 in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(524.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Child Safety
Child Abuse County: Washoe
Child Abuse County: Washoe
6,088
Number of referrals per reports received
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(7,173)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Child Abuse and Neglect Substantiated Reports County: Washoe
Child Abuse and Neglect Substantiated Reports County: Washoe
33.6%
Percent (%) substantiated reports
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(26.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(23.2% in 2010)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(30.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Child Abuse Removal Rate County: Washoe
Child Abuse Removal Rate County: Washoe
2.5
Rate per 1,000 children
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(3.8)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(2.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Juvenile Arrests County: Washoe
Juvenile Arrests County: Washoe
2,221
Arrests
(2018)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2,070)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
