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25 safest cities across Nebraska. From tranquil suburbs to vibrant urban centers, these communities offer not only peace of mind but also a high quality of life.
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.
County: Buffalo
96.06
Crime per 100,000 population
-64.53%
vs. Nebraska average
-76.34%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Kearney from 2012 to 2022
Kearney is an area in Buffalo, Nebraska with population of 33,558.
The violent crime rate in Kearney is based on the nearest law agency agency, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office (NB0100000).
Kearney violent crime rate is 96.06 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Lincoln
93.96
Crime per 100,000 population
-65.3%
vs. Nebraska average
-76.85%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in North Platte from 2012 to 2022
North Platte is an area in Lincoln, Nebraska with population of 23,543.
The violent crime rate in North Platte is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (NB0560000).
North Platte violent crime rate is 93.96 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Scotts Bluff
93.67
Crime per 100,000 population
-65.41%
vs. Nebraska average
-76.93%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Scottsbluff from 2012 to 2022
Scottsbluff is an area in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska with population of 14,511.
The violent crime rate in Scottsbluff is based on the nearest law agency agency, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office (NB0790000).
Scottsbluff violent crime rate is 93.67 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Scotts Bluff
93.67
Crime per 100,000 population
-65.41%
vs. Nebraska average
-76.93%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Gering from 2012 to 2022
Gering is an area in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska with population of 8,521.
The violent crime rate in Gering is based on the nearest law agency agency, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office (NB0790000).
Gering violent crime rate is 93.67 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Dodge
87.37
Crime per 100,000 population
-67.74%
vs. Nebraska average
-78.48%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Fremont from 2012 to 2022
Fremont is an area in Dodge, Nebraska with population of 27,245.
The violent crime rate in Fremont is based on the nearest law agency agency, Dodge County Sheriff's Office (NB0270000).
Fremont violent crime rate is 87.37 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Adams
76.47
Crime per 100,000 population
-71.76%
vs. Nebraska average
-81.16%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Hastings from 2012 to 2022
Hastings is an area in Adams, Nebraska with population of 25,247.
The violent crime rate in Hastings is based on the nearest law agency agency, Adams County Sheriff's Office (NB0010000).
Hastings violent crime rate is 76.47 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Platte
74.05
Crime per 100,000 population
-72.65%
vs. Nebraska average
-81.76%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Columbus from 2012 to 2022
Columbus is an area in Platte, Nebraska with population of 23,954.
The violent crime rate in Columbus is based on the nearest law agency agency, Platte County Sheriff's Office (NB0710000).
Columbus violent crime rate is 74.05 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Lancaster
72.89
Crime per 100,000 population
-73.08%
vs. Nebraska average
-82.04%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Lincoln from 2012 to 2022
Lincoln is an area in Lancaster, Nebraska with population of 289,136.
The violent crime rate in Lincoln is based on the nearest law agency agency, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office (NB0550000).
Lincoln violent crime rate is 72.89 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Wayne
68.84
Crime per 100,000 population
-74.58%
vs. Nebraska average
-83.04%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Wayne from 2012 to 2022
Wayne is an area in Wayne, Nebraska with population of 5,847.
The violent crime rate in Wayne is based on the nearest law agency agency, Wayne County Sheriff's Office (NB0900000).
Wayne violent crime rate is 68.84 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Seward
63.45
Crime per 100,000 population
-76.57%
vs. Nebraska average
-84.37%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Seward from 2012 to 2022
Seward is an area in Seward, Nebraska with population of 7,651.
The violent crime rate in Seward is based on the nearest law agency agency, Seward County Sheriff's Office (NB0800000).
Seward violent crime rate is 63.45 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Seward
County: York
57.83
Crime per 100,000 population
-78.64%
vs. Nebraska average
-85.75%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in York from 2012 to 2022
York is an area in York, Nebraska with population of 8,091.
The violent crime rate in York is based on the nearest law agency agency, York County Sheriff's Office (NB0930000).
York violent crime rate is 57.83 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Box Butte
57.43
Crime per 100,000 population
-78.79%
vs. Nebraska average
-85.85%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Alliance from 2012 to 2022
Alliance is an area in Box Butte, Nebraska with population of 8,141.
The violent crime rate in Alliance is based on the nearest law agency agency, Box Butte County Sheriff's Office (NB0070000).
Alliance violent crime rate is 57.43 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Colfax
56.82
Crime per 100,000 population
-79.02%
vs. Nebraska average
-86.0%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Schuyler from 2012 to 2022
Schuyler is an area in Colfax, Nebraska with population of 6,526.
The violent crime rate in Schuyler is based on the nearest law agency agency, Colfax County Sheriff's Office (NB0190000).
Schuyler violent crime rate is 56.82 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Red Willow
55.69
Crime per 100,000 population
-79.43%
vs. Nebraska average
-86.28%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in McCook from 2012 to 2022
McCook is an area in Red Willow, Nebraska with population of 7,425.
The violent crime rate in McCook is based on the nearest law agency agency, Red Willow County Sheriff's Office (NB0730000).
McCook violent crime rate is 55.69 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Otoe
53.0
Crime per 100,000 population
-80.43%
vs. Nebraska average
-86.94%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Nebraska City from 2012 to 2022
Nebraska City is an area in Otoe, Nebraska with population of 7,206.
The violent crime rate in Nebraska City is based on the nearest law agency agency, Otoe County Sheriff's Office (NB0660000).
Nebraska City violent crime rate is 53.0 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Nebraska City
County: Douglas
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Ralston from 2012 to 2022
Ralston is an area in Douglas, Nebraska with population of 6,453.
The violent crime rate in Ralston is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
Ralston violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Ralston
County: Cass
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Plattsmouth from 2012 to 2022
Plattsmouth is an area in Cass, Nebraska with population of 6,558.
The violent crime rate in Plattsmouth is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
Plattsmouth violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Plattsmouth
County: Sarpy
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Papillion from 2012 to 2022
Papillion is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 23,875.
The violent crime rate in Papillion is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
Papillion violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
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County: Sarpy
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Offutt AFB from 2012 to 2022
Offutt AFB is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 5,375.
The violent crime rate in Offutt AFB is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
Offutt AFB violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Offutt AFB
County: Sarpy
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in La Vista from 2012 to 2022
La Vista is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 16,786.
The violent crime rate in La Vista is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
La Vista violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in La Vista
County: Sarpy
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Gretna from 2012 to 2022
Gretna is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 5,106.
The violent crime rate in Gretna is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
Gretna violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Gretna
County: Sarpy
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Chalco from 2012 to 2022
Chalco is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 10,688.
The violent crime rate in Chalco is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
Chalco violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Chalco
County: Sarpy
41.87
Crime per 100,000 population
-84.54%
vs. Nebraska average
-89.69%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Bellevue from 2012 to 2022
Bellevue is an area in Sarpy, Nebraska with population of 62,888.
The violent crime rate in Bellevue is based on the nearest law agency agency, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (NB0770000).
Bellevue violent crime rate is 41.87 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Bellevue
County: Dawes
33.44
Crime per 100,000 population
-87.65%
vs. Nebraska average
-91.76%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Chadron from 2012 to 2022
Chadron is an area in Dawes, Nebraska with population of 5,376.
The violent crime rate in Chadron is based on the nearest law agency agency, Dawes County Sheriff's Office (NB0230000).
Chadron violent crime rate is 33.44 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Chadron
County: Washington
24.81
Crime per 100,000 population
-90.84%
vs. Nebraska average
-93.89%
vs. US average 🇺🇸
Chart of violent crime rate in Blair from 2012 to 2022
Blair is an area in Washington, Nebraska with population of 7,725.
The violent crime rate in Blair is based on the nearest law agency agency, Washington County Sheriff's Office (NB0890000).
Blair violent crime rate is 24.81 per 100,000 population, compared to Nebraska average of 270.79 per 100,000 population and United States average of 405.94 per 100,000 population.
» Learn more about crime in Blair
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