5,123
Classified Tier 3, Quarterly Reviews — the highest-risk designation in Nevada registry records
121
Listed as absconders — whereabouts currently unverified by the registry
145
Nevada cities & towns with at least one registered offender
106.3
Per 10,000 residents in Las Vegas — highest rate of the major cities (2.5× the state average)
+79%
Nevada's rate vs. the national average of ~24 per 10,000
City breakdown

Sex offenders by city in Nevada

Registered sex offender counts for the 9 largest cities in Nevada, with each city's rate per 10,000 residents. Raw counts track population — the per-capita column is the fair comparison, and the spread is dramatic: Las Vegas's rate is 5× Henderson's. Click a city for its full breakdown, or a column header to sort.

Key facts
  • Las Vegas, Reno, North Las Vegas account for 85% of the registered offenders across the 9 cities tracked.
  • Adjusted for population, living in Las Vegas means 5× more registered offenders per resident than Henderson.
  • Registered sex offenders live in 145 different Nevada cities and towns — no community is exempt.
#CityRegistered offendersPopulationPer 10,000 residents
1 Las Vegas
6,868
645,822 106.3
2 Reno
1,863
264,146 70.5
3 North Las Vegas
949
259,472 36.6
4 Henderson
704
316,893 22.2
5 Sparks
402
108,459 37.1
6 Carson City
328
58,642 55.9
7 Elko
127
20,541 61.8
8 Fernley
115
22,896 50.2
9 Mesquite
68
20,456 33.2

Counts as of July 2026, compiled from official registry records. City populations from the 2020 U.S. Census. red = 1.5× the state rate or more · green = well below the state rate.

City-by-city breakdowns

Every Nevada city we track has its own page with neighborhood-level numbers, risk levels, and recent registrations:

Every Nevada municipality with registered offenders (top 60 shown)
Las Vegas 6,868Reno 1,863North Las Vegas 949Henderson 704Sparks 402Pahrump 344Carson City 328Elko 127Fallon 125Fernley 115Sun Valley 113Winnemucca 87Silver Springs 87Gardnerville 86Dayton 70Mesquite 68Ely 61Boulder City 55Yerington 53Laughlin 50Spring Creek 50Indian Springs 46Hawthorne 45Paradise 37N Las Vegas 33Battle Mountain 30Lovelock 27Stagecoach 24Carlin 22Tonopah 20Minden 18Washoe Valley 16Sunrise Manor 16Wadsworth 13Caliente 13Owyhee 13Wellington 12Wells 11West Wendover 11Crescent Valley 10Spring Valley 10Round Mountain 10Eureka 9Verdi 9Overton 9Bunkerville 8Amargosa Valley 8Stateline 8Panaca 8Beatty 7Montello 7Mcdermitt 7Searchlight 7Zephyr Cove 6Mound House 5Mcgill 5Moapa Valley 5Enterprise 5Ruth 5Lemmon Valley 5
The rules in Nevada

Nevada sex offender laws & risk levels

Tier I–III registration. Nevada assigns federal-style tiers based on the offense: Tier I (15 years), Tier II (25 years), Tier III (lifetime). The public website lists Tier II and III offenders and certain Tier I records; the lowest-tier records are disclosed more narrowly.

No general statewide residency restriction. Nevada law imposes location conditions mainly on supervised offenders (such as school-distance rules for parolees with child victims) rather than all registrants.

Registration & verification. Registrants must keep their address, employment, and schooling current with the registry, and verify in person on a recurring schedule — more frequently for higher-risk or higher-tier registrants. Failure to register or verify is itself a crime and commonly appears as a listed offense on registry records.

Current risk-level breakdown in Nevada:

Tier 3
3,151
Tier Level 3
1,939
Tier 2
1,877
Tier Level 1
1,181
Tier 1
1,152
Common questions

Nevada sex offender registry FAQ

How many registered sex offenders live in Nevada?

As of July 2026, there are 13,323 registered sex offenders in Nevada — about 42.9 for every 10,000 residents, 79% above the national average. Counts change as offenders register, move, or are removed from the registry.

Which city in Nevada has the most sex offenders?

Las Vegas has the most registered sex offenders in Nevada with 6,868. Raw counts track population, so the fairer comparison is per capita: adjusted for population, Las Vegas has the highest rate among major cities at 106.3 per 10,000 residents, while Henderson has the lowest at 22.2.

How do I find sex offenders near my address in Nevada?

Use the free Predator Map app to search any Nevada address and see registered offenders around it on a map, with photos and offense details from official registry records. You can also search the official Nevada Sex Offender Registry (DPS) website directly.

Why is this number different from the official Nevada registry website?

Public registry websites only show what the state chooses to publish. Nevada's public site emphasizes Tier II and Tier III offenders, so lower-tier registrants can be missing from a public search. Statistics on this page are compiled from aggregated official registry records, so they can differ from — and often exceed — what a manual search of the public site returns.

Does Nevada restrict where sex offenders can live?

No general statewide residency restriction. Nevada law imposes location conditions mainly on supervised offenders (such as school-distance rules for parolees with child victims) rather than all registrants. Address-level monitoring matters more than assumptions about "safe" neighborhoods.

What do Nevada's tiers mean?

Nevada assigns Tier I (15-year registration), Tier II (25-year), and Tier III (lifetime, 90-day verification) based on the offense of conviction. Higher tiers get broader public disclosure. There are currently 5,123 registrants at the highest classification in Nevada.

How current is this data?

Statistics on this page are compiled from official state registry records and refreshed monthly. This page was last updated in July 2026. Always verify individual records with the official state registry.

Can I get alerts when a sex offender moves near me in Nevada?

Yes. Predator Map Pro monitors up to 5 addresses daily and sends push and email alerts when a registered offender moves in nearby, a new offender registers, or someone moves away.

Is it legal to look up sex offenders near me?

Yes. Registry information is public record under federal and state law (Megan's Law), and anyone may search it to protect themselves and their family. What the law prohibits is using registry information to harass, threaten, or commit a crime against a registrant — misuse can be prosecuted.

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Methodology: Statistics are compiled from aggregated official state registry records and refreshed monthly. City figures count the city listed on each registry record. Per-capita rates use 2020 U.S. Census populations. Aggregated counts can exceed what public registry websites display because some classification levels are excluded from public searches. Figures are estimates and change daily as registries update — always verify individual records with the official state registry.