Crime in Henderson is typically lower than the rest of the state of Nevada, and below the national average. And while the TV show “CSI,” as well as numerous movies set around Las Vegas, might make the area seem like there is a large amount crime, Henderson is actually a fairly safe city. But visitors should still be cautious at night, especially on dark streets, and it is probably a good idea to travel with a companion after dark. Don’t leave objects in plain sight in your parked car, or a lot of cash lying around your hotel room.

Be cautious when visiting casinos or other nightclubs, don’t flash a large amount of money and keep an eye on your possessions. Watch how much you might drink, so that you don’t make yourself a larger target than necessary.

The Las Vegas area has seen some increases in gang activity in recent years, and it has been detected in Henderson. The best advice is to avoid getting into confrontations, and not to go looking for trouble.