Nebraska Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 93 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
96.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
530.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
74/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Nebraska
National Context
Nebraska Ranks Among the Safest States Nationally
Nebraska maintains a total crime rate of 626.7 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly 74% lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This significant gap positions the state as a leader in public safety compared to the rest of the country.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Offenses Drive the Majority of Local Incidents
Property crime accounts for 530.3 incidents per 100,000, dwarfing the violent crime rate of 96.4. While property concerns are more common for residents, both categories remain well below the national benchmarks of 2,015.7 for property and 369.8 for violent crime.
Safest Counties
Rural Counties Record Zero Reported Crimes
Antelope, Arthur, and Blaine Counties lead the state with perfect safety records, reporting 0.0 total crimes per 100,000 residents. These rural communities exemplify the exceptionally low-risk environment found across Nebraska's agricultural heartland.
Crime Hotspots
Urban Centers Face Higher Concentration of Activity
Douglas County reports the state's highest total crime rate at 3,523.8 per 100,000, followed by Lancaster at 3,133.9 and Hall at 2,691.2. These figures reflect the typical trends of major population hubs, where increased density often correlates with higher reported incident rates.
The Takeaway
Exceptional Safety Defines the Nebraska Experience
With a statewide crime average of just 626.7 per 100,000, Nebraska offers a remarkably secure environment for families and businesses. Prospective residents will find that outside of the three most populous counties, crime remains exceptionally rare by national standards.
Safest Counties
All Nebraska Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.