Vegas is Struggling in 2025

[desertrunner]

My Vegas friend (who wants to get out) made a great point- Look at the international travel and gaming market, places like Dubai. Its super clean there and crime is at a low.

Now look at the Democratic ran city of Las Vegas and Clark County- Crime is UP there and the image is not favorable. You have two black teens run over a white senior citizen riding his bicycle and they video tape the whole thing, all while laughing about it. These negative headlines and talk of high crime in Las Vegas and Clark County are a serious factor.

Yes, recent data indicates that crime has increased in Las Vegas. Year-over-year crime has risen by 14%, and the city's violent crime rate is now 40% higher than the national average. Specifically, drug and narcotic offenses have increased by about 10% according to FOX5 Vegas.
Factors Contributing to the Increase:

Gang Activity: Gangs are seen as a significant factor, with gang-related activity being a factor in at least 50% of homicides.

Relocation from California: Gangs have been relocating to Las Vegas from California.

Prison Release Policies: California's prison overcrowding, including the impact of Proposition 47, has led to the release of some prisoners, some of whom have then joined gangs in Las Vegas.

Domestic Violence: Domestic violence remains a leading cause of homicides in Las Vegas.

Drug and Narcotic Offenses: Increased drug and narcotic offenses, particularly related to drug-related violence, have been noted.