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Safest Cities in Nebraska — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 16 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, North Platte is the safest city in Nebraska with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Scottsbluff (20.5/1K) and Kearney (21.1/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 16 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
22.8per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
387per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1892per 100K

All 16 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1North Platte
B-
19.8
2Scottsbluff
B-
20.5
3Kearney
B-
21.1
4Columbus
B-
21.1
5Papillion
B-
21.1
6La Vista
B-
21.1
7Grand Island
B-
22.5
8Beatrice
B-
22.5
9Fremont
C+
23.1
10Lexington
C+
23.4
11Norfolk
C+
23.7
12Hastings
C+
23.8
13South Sioux City
C+
23.9
14Lincoln
C+
24
15Bellevue
C+
25
16Omaha
C
28.1

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Nebraska (2027)

1
C
Omaha28.1/1K · Elevated · Violent: 493/100K
2
C+
Bellevue25/1K · Moderate · Violent: 449/100K
3
C+
Lincoln24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 400/100K
4
C+
South Sioux City23.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 362/100K
5
C+
Hastings23.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 356/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Nebraska in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, North Platte is the safest city in Nebraska with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 58% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Nebraska for 2027?
The safest cities in Nebraska for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: North Platte, Scottsbluff, Kearney, Columbus, Papillion, La Vista, Grand Island, Beatrice, Fremont, Lexington. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Nebraska in 2027?
Omaha has the highest crime rate in Nebraska at 28.1 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Nebraska 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Nebraska safe to live in 2027?
Nebraska has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 387 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — North Platte earns a B- while Omaha gets a C.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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