Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Violent crime rate
1985–2023FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Crime Rate
Nebraska's overall crime rate is about 2,530 offenses per 100,000 residents, close to the national average.
Violent + property crime rate
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate (per 100k) | 2530 | 2380 |
- •Omaha accounts for a disproportionate share of Nebraska's reported crime relative to the rest of the state.
Violent Crime
Nebraska's violent crime rate is about 326 per 100,000 residents, below the national average of 363.
Violent crime rate, Nebraska
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100k) | 326 | 363 |
- •Violent crime in Nebraska is heavily concentrated in the Omaha metro area.
Property Crime
Nebraska's property crime rate is about 2,150 per 100,000 residents, slightly below the U.S. average.
Property crime rate, Nebraska
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Property crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate (per 100k) | 2150 | 2020 |
- •Larceny-theft makes up the large majority of property crimes reported in Nebraska.
Homicides
Nebraska’s homicide rate is about 3.9 per 100,000, below the national average.
Homicide rate, Nebraska
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Homicide rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 3.9 | 5.7 |
Police Officers
Nebraska has about 2.1 sworn police officers per 1,000 residents, close to the national average.
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Officers per 1,000 Residents | 2.1 | 2.3 |
- •The Omaha Police Department is by far the largest law enforcement agency in the state.
Public Safety Indicators
Nebraska generally ranks as a moderately safe state, with a violent crime rate below the national average and strong emergency response coverage.
| Indicator | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate (per 100k) | 326 | 363 |
- •Nebraska consistently ranks in the middle of the pack nationally for overall public safety.