Crime & Safety in Omaha, NE

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Omaha has a violent crime rate of 359 per 100,000 residents, 6% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 262.4 per 100,000, robbery at 43.9, rape at 48.5. The murder rate is 4.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,153 per 100,000, 61% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,266, burglary at 237, vehicle theft at 632 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 37 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Omaha receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Omaha vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent359.0/100K
6% below US avg
Murder4.2/100K
34% below US avg
Rape48.5/100K
Robbery43.9/100K
Assault262.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,153.5/100K
61% above US avg
Burglary237.4/100K
Theft2,265.6/100K
Vehicle Theft631.8/100K
Arson18.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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