Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Nelson has a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 906 per 100,000, 54% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 236 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Nelson receives a safety grade of F.