Located in the heart of the Great Plains, the Lincoln, NE Metro Area has become a bustling hub of economic growth and cultural diversity in recent years. However, despite its many successes, the area has also faced its fair share of crime. With a violent crime rate of 19.5, slightly lower than the US average of 22.7, the community has seen its fair share of assaults, robberies, and homicides. Property crime, such as burglary and theft, is also a concern in the area, with a rate of 41.3, higher than the national average of 35.4. Despite these challenges, the community continues to come together to address these issues and create a safer and more secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lincoln Metro Area violent crime is 19.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lincoln Metro Area property crime is 41.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lincoln, Nebraska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Topeka, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Topeka, Nebraska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.