Sterling, NE is a relatively safe place to live. The violent crime rate in Sterling is significantly lower than the US average at 9.4 compared to 22.7 respectively. Similarly, the property crime rate in Sterling is also much lower than the US average at 15.7 compared to 35.4 respectively. This makes Sterling a very attractive city for those wishing to remain safe and secure while living in Nebraska.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sterling violent crime is 9.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Sterling property crime is 15.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sterling, Nebraska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Tecumseh, Nebraska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Tecumseh, Nebraska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.