Nebraska's 25 Most Dangerous Cities in Homicide Crime - Updated 2023

Unmasking Nebraska's Challenges: Exploring the 25 Least Safe Cities in homicide crime

Author: CrimeData.io Research Team

In a world filled with both promise and peril, understanding the areas where safety concerns loom large becomes crucial. Join us on an eye-opening expedition as we uncover the 25 most dangerous cities across Nebraska. From bustling urban hubs to underprivileged neighborhoods, these communities grapple with security challenges that demand attention.

Where does the crime data come from?

This comprehensive list of the safest and most dangerous cities in Nebraska is backed by credible data sourced directly from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NBIRS). By relying on this authoritative database, we ensure that the information presented here is not only accurate but also up-to-date. The FBI's NBIRS system is a trusted source for crime statistics, providing valuable insights into the security landscapes of cities and communities across the nation.

How do we rank the cities?

Our ranking system is based on the total number of crimes reported in each city. We then calculated the crime rate per 100,000 population for each city. The cities with the lowest crime rates were ranked as the safest cities in Nebraska. Conversely, the cities with the highest crime rates were ranked as the most dangerous cities in Nebraska.

To ensure the relevance and accuracy of our rankings, this list includes only cities and communities in Nebraska with a population of more than 5,000 residents. This population threshold allows us to focus on areas where a significant number of people live and work, providing a meaningful perspective on safety for the majority of our readers.

The data presented in this report spans a period from 2012 to 2021. By aggregating information over this decade, we gain valuable insights into the trends and changes in safety and crime rates within Nebraska. This long-term perspective allows us to identify both short-term fluctuations and broader patterns, providing a comprehensive view of the security landscape in the state.

#25 Chadron

County: Dawes

0.0

Crime per 100,000 population

-100.0%

vs. Nebraska average

-100.0%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Chadron from 2012 to 2022

Chadron is an area in Dawes, Nebraska with population of 5,376. The homicide crime rate in Chadron is based on the nearest law agency agency, Dawes County Sheriff's Office (NB0230000). Chadron homicide crime rate is 0.0 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#24 Beatrice

County: Gage

0.0

Crime per 100,000 population

-100.0%

vs. Nebraska average

-100.0%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Beatrice from 2012 to 2022

Beatrice is an area in Gage, Nebraska with population of 12,276. The homicide crime rate in Beatrice is based on the nearest law agency agency, Gage County Sheriff's Office (NB0340000). Beatrice homicide crime rate is 0.0 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#23 Alliance

County: Box Butte

0.0

Crime per 100,000 population

-100.0%

vs. Nebraska average

-100.0%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Alliance from 2012 to 2022

Alliance is an area in Box Butte, Nebraska with population of 8,141. The homicide crime rate in Alliance is based on the nearest law agency agency, Box Butte County Sheriff's Office (NB0070000). Alliance homicide crime rate is 0.0 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#22 Ralston

County: Douglas

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Ralston from 2012 to 2022

Ralston is an area in Douglas, Nebraska with population of 6,453. The homicide crime rate in Ralston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). Ralston homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#21 Plattsmouth

County: Cass

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Plattsmouth from 2012 to 2022

Plattsmouth is an area in Cass, Nebraska with population of 6,558. The homicide crime rate in Plattsmouth is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). Plattsmouth homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#20 Papillion

County: Sarpy

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Papillion from 2012 to 2022

Papillion is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 23,875. The homicide crime rate in Papillion is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). Papillion homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#19 Offutt AFB

County: Sarpy

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Offutt AFB from 2012 to 2022

Offutt AFB is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 5,375. The homicide crime rate in Offutt AFB is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). Offutt AFB homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#18 La Vista

County: Sarpy

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in La Vista from 2012 to 2022

La Vista is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 16,786. The homicide crime rate in La Vista is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). La Vista homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#17 Gretna

County: Sarpy

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Gretna from 2012 to 2022

Gretna is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 5,106. The homicide crime rate in Gretna is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). Gretna homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#16 Chalco

County: Sarpy

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Chalco from 2012 to 2022

Chalco is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 10,688. The homicide crime rate in Chalco is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). Chalco homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#15 Bellevue

County: Sarpy

0.24

Crime per 100,000 population

-91.01%

vs. Nebraska average

-95.57%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Bellevue from 2012 to 2022

Bellevue is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 62,888. The homicide crime rate in Bellevue is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000). Bellevue homicide crime rate is 0.24 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#14 Lincoln

County: Lancaster

0.36

Crime per 100,000 population

-86.52%

vs. Nebraska average

-93.36%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Lincoln from 2012 to 2022

Lincoln is an area in Lancaster, Nebraska with population of 289,136. The homicide crime rate in Lincoln is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office (NB0550000). Lincoln homicide crime rate is 0.36 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#13 Grand Island

County: Hall

0.95

Crime per 100,000 population

-64.42%

vs. Nebraska average

-82.48%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Grand Island from 2012 to 2022

Grand Island is an area in Hall, Nebraska with population of 52,755. The homicide crime rate in Grand Island is based on the nearest law agency agency, Hall County Sheriff's Office (NB0400000). Grand Island homicide crime rate is 0.95 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#12 Fremont

County: Dodge

1.06

Crime per 100,000 population

-60.3%

vs. Nebraska average

-80.45%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Fremont from 2012 to 2022

Fremont is an area in Dodge, Nebraska with population of 27,245. The homicide crime rate in Fremont is based on the nearest law agency agency, Dodge County Sheriff's Office (NB0270000). Fremont homicide crime rate is 1.06 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#11 Nebraska City

County: Otoe

1.15

Crime per 100,000 population

-56.93%

vs. Nebraska average

-78.79%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Nebraska City from 2012 to 2022

Nebraska City is an area in Otoe, Nebraska with population of 7,206. The homicide crime rate in Nebraska City is based on the nearest law agency agency, Otoe County Sheriff's Office (NB0660000). Nebraska City homicide crime rate is 1.15 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#10 Omaha

County: Douglas

1.21

Crime per 100,000 population

-54.68%

vs. Nebraska average

-77.68%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Omaha from 2012 to 2022

Omaha is an area in Douglas, Nebraska with population of 806,485. The homicide crime rate in Omaha is based on the nearest law agency agency, Douglas County Sheriff's Office (NB0280000). Omaha homicide crime rate is 1.21 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#9 Seward

County: Seward

1.26

Crime per 100,000 population

-52.81%

vs. Nebraska average

-76.76%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Seward from 2012 to 2022

Seward is an area in Seward, Nebraska with population of 7,651. The homicide crime rate in Seward is based on the nearest law agency agency, Seward County Sheriff's Office (NB0800000). Seward homicide crime rate is 1.26 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#8 Blair

County: Washington

1.61

Crime per 100,000 population

-39.7%

vs. Nebraska average

-70.3%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Blair from 2012 to 2022

Blair is an area in Washington, Nebraska with population of 7,725. The homicide crime rate in Blair is based on the nearest law agency agency, Washington County Sheriff's Office (NB0890000). Blair homicide crime rate is 1.61 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#7 North Platte

County: Lincoln

1.73

Crime per 100,000 population

-35.21%

vs. Nebraska average

-68.09%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in North Platte from 2012 to 2022

North Platte is an area in Lincoln, Nebraska with population of 23,543. The homicide crime rate in North Platte is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (NB0560000). North Platte homicide crime rate is 1.73 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#6 Kearney

County: Buffalo

1.95

Crime per 100,000 population

-26.97%

vs. Nebraska average

-64.03%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Kearney from 2012 to 2022

Kearney is an area in Buffalo, Nebraska with population of 33,558. The homicide crime rate in Kearney is based on the nearest law agency agency, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office (NB0100000). Kearney homicide crime rate is 1.95 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#5 South Sioux City

County: Dakota

2.81

Crime per 100,000 population

+5.24%

vs. Nebraska average

-48.16%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in South Sioux City from 2012 to 2022

South Sioux City is an area in Dakota, Nebraska with population of 13,796. The homicide crime rate in South Sioux City is based on the nearest law agency agency, Dakota County Sheriff's Office (NB0220000). South Sioux City homicide crime rate is 2.81 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#4 Lexington

County: Dawson

3.17

Crime per 100,000 population

+18.73%

vs. Nebraska average

-41.52%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Lexington from 2012 to 2022

Lexington is an area in Dawson, Nebraska with population of 10,325. The homicide crime rate in Lexington is based on the nearest law agency agency, Dawson County Sheriff's Office (NB0240000). Lexington homicide crime rate is 3.17 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#3 Scottsbluff

County: Scotts Bluff

3.34

Crime per 100,000 population

+25.09%

vs. Nebraska average

-38.39%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Scottsbluff from 2012 to 2022

Scottsbluff is an area in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska with population of 14,511. The homicide crime rate in Scottsbluff is based on the nearest law agency agency, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office (NB0790000). Scottsbluff homicide crime rate is 3.34 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#2 Gering

County: Scotts Bluff

3.34

Crime per 100,000 population

+25.09%

vs. Nebraska average

-38.39%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Gering from 2012 to 2022

Gering is an area in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska with population of 8,521. The homicide crime rate in Gering is based on the nearest law agency agency, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office (NB0790000). Gering homicide crime rate is 3.34 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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#1 Sidney

County: Cheyenne

6.49

Crime per 100,000 population

+143.07%

vs. Nebraska average

+19.72%

vs. US average 🇺🇸

Chart of homicide crime rate in Sidney from 2012 to 2022

Sidney is an area in Cheyenne, Nebraska with population of 6,473. The homicide crime rate in Sidney is based on the nearest law agency agency, Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office (NB0170000). Sidney homicide crime rate is 6.49 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 2.67 per 100,000 population and United States average of 5.42 per 100,000 population.

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