Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Nelson has a violent crime rate of 2,436 per 100,000 residents, 541% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 17,960 per 100,000, 816% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 79 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 546 federally declared disasters. Overall, Nelson receives a safety grade of F.