Polk, NE County has seen a significant decrease in violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 8.9 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern in the county, with a rate of 14.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Polk may feel safer in terms of violent crime, they still face a higher risk of property crime. The local authorities have been working diligently to address this issue and ensure the safety and security of the community. Despite these challenges, the residents of Polk can take comfort in the fact that the crime rate in their county is lower than the national average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Polk County violent crime is 8.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Polk County property crime is 14.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Polk, Nebraska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of York, Nebraska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of York, Nebraska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.