Located in northeastern Nebraska, Wayne County has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Wayne County is only 9.2, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors to the area can feel relatively safe from violent acts such as assault and robbery. However, property crime, which includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft, is slightly higher in Wayne County at 22.8, though still lower than the national average of 35.4. This context highlights the overall safety of Wayne County, with relatively low rates of both violent and property crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wayne County violent crime is 9.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Wayne County property crime is 22.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wayne, Nebraska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Wayne, Nebraska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Wayne, Nebraska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.