Las Vegas Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (32/100)
Is Las Vegas safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Las Vegas scores 32/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. The US State Department does not issue advice for United States. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 10)
Crime (score 35)
September 27, 2026
Las Vegas, United States has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 32 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 35/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the United States travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Las Vegas currently sits at 32/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Las Vegas is crime (35/100), and the lowest is government advisory (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (49/100).
A score of 32 is higher than the scores of 36% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Las Vegas is experiencing weather-related hazards including a Wind Advisory and flash flood warnings from Storm Rachel that have caused crashes and flooding across the valley. Additionally, an active orange alert for tropical cyclone Isaias-26 and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice are in effect.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 35/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Environmental quality (score 30/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Las Vegas
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Las Vegas
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Las Vegas for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 25/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 25/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 10/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Las Vegas
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌙 Clear
Las Vegas, United States
| Today's high / low | 27.5°C / 13.9°C | Wind now / max | 19.6 km/h / 27.6 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 27% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 1% chance |
| UV (max today) | 5.8 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:47 / 18:04 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:41 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 2.3 / 3 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 71 / 6.4 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:42 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
The US State Department does not issue advice for United States.
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km) in United States 15/10/2026 11:07 UTC, 9 thousand in MMI>=III. GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-15
On 10/15/2026 11:07:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 9 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km.
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Green flood alert in Mexico GREEN · ~497 km away · 2026-08-18
On 17/08/2026, a flood started in Mexico, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 21 deaths and 1663 displaced .
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Green flood alert in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-05-21
On 19/05/2026, a flood started in United States, lasting until 13/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 29 deaths and 2292 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Mexico, United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 03:37:34 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Las Vegas happened in June (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the United States travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the United States entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Las Vegas United States
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Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 8:12AM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
KESQ · 11h ago
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Las Vegas officials identify a homicide victim whose body was found in a barrel in Lake Mead
KSAT · 12h ago
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Storm Rachel causes flash flood warnings for Las Vegas Valley - Las Vegas Review-Journal
5d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:43 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Las Vegas
The most weather-stable two-month window for Las Vegas is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 13 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in June–August; hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 9, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has 10 hospitals, 9 police stations, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: AMG Specialty Hospital - Las Vegas
- Hospital: Desert Springs Hospital
- Hospital: Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
- Hospital: Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo
- Hospital: North Vista Hospital
- Hospital: Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas
- Hospital: Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
- Hospital: UMC Trauma Center
- Hospital: University Medical Center
- Hospital: Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Police: CCSD Police
- Police: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
- Police: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
- Police: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Downtown Substation
- Police: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Northeast Substation
- Police: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Southeast Substation
- Police: Las Vegas Paiute Police Department
- Police: Nevada Parole and Probation
- Police: North Las Vegas Police Department
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Omnia Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Trinity Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Pharmacy: Walgreens
- Fire station: City of Las Vegas Fire Station Number 1
- Fire station: City of Las Vegas Fire Station Number 10
- Fire station: City of Las Vegas Fire Station Number 3
- Fire station: City of Las Vegas Fire Station Number 4
- Fire station: City of Las Vegas Fire Station Number 8
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (United States)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
No specific healthcare or medical infrastructure details were provided in the search results.
Common scam patterns
- Taxi long-hauling. Drivers may attempt to take a longer route to increase the fare. Passengers can protect themselves by using GPS and monitoring the route. Tip: Always use GPS on your phone to track the route and ensure the driver is taking the most direct path.
Area notes
- North Las Vegas. Mentioned as a location with competitive hotel options and accommodations.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 43 → 32 | moderate | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 28 → 43 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 28 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Las Vegas's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Las Vegas
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Las Vegas, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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