Safest Cities in Nebraska

Top 34 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Nebraska

1 Seward 27.6 per 1K

2 Schuyler 46.9 per 1K

3 Gering 109.9 per 1K

4 La Vista 110.3 per 1K

5 Columbus 119.6 per 1K

6 Blair 127.6 per 1K

7 Norfolk 129.6 per 1K

8 McCook 146.0 per 1K

9 Ralston 160.7 per 1K

10 York 165.0 per 1K

11 Wayne 170.8 per 1K

12 Beatrice 179.9 per 1K

13 Hastings 181.6 per 1K

14 Chadron 183.6 per 1K

15 Fremont 184.8 per 1K

16 Papillion 194.4 per 1K

17 Lexington 197.9 per 1K

18 Bellevue 204.2 per 1K

19 South Sioux City 234.9 per 1K

20 Nebraska City 247.5 per 1K

21 Kearney 255.3 per 1K

22 Holdrege 259.6 per 1K

23 Plattsmouth 262.4 per 1K

24 Offutt AFB 263.6 per 1K

25 Gretna 263.6 per 1K

26 Chalco 263.6 per 1K

27 Alliance 305.8 per 1K

28 Scottsbluff 334.1 per 1K

29 Sidney 347.5 per 1K

30 North Platte 375.5 per 1K

31 Lincoln 383.0 per 1K

32 Grand Island 455.4 per 1K

33 Omaha 612.8 per 1K

34 Crete 648.4 per 1K

The safest cities in Nebraska have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Seward leads with just 27.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Seward has just 27.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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