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Omaha vs Lincoln: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Omaha has a crime rate of 28.1 per 1,000 residents vs Lincoln's 24 per 1,000, making Lincoln 15% safer overall. Lincoln earns a C+ safety grade compared to Omaha's C. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C

Omaha

Nebraska

Overall GradeC
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeC
Crime Rate28.1/1K
Percentile37%
C+

Lincoln

Nebraska

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate24/1K
Percentile47%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricOmahaLincoln
Overall Crime Rate28.1/1K24/1K
Violent Crime Rate492.8399.6
Property Crime Rate2319.42003.4
Murder Rate7.26.6
Assault Rate375.7334.8
Robbery Rate94.251.3
Burglary Rate292.5300.7
Theft Rate1531.61548.6
Vehicle Theft Rate559.3453.4

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Omaha is safer in 2 and Lincoln is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Omaha, you have a 1 in 36 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Lincoln.

Full Safety Reports

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Omaha, Nebraska Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Lincoln, Nebraska Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omaha safer than Lincoln?
As of 2026, Lincoln is 15% safer overall, with a crime rate of 24 per 1,000 residents compared to Omaha's 28.1. Lincoln earns a C+ safety grade vs Omaha's C. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Omaha or Lincoln?
Omaha has more violent crime at 493 per 100,000 residents. Lincoln is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Omaha vs Lincoln?
Omaha has a crime rate of 28.1 per 1,000 (violent: 493/100K, property: 2319/100K). Lincoln has 24 per 1,000 (violent: 400/100K, property: 2003/100K).
Should I move to Omaha or Lincoln?
From a safety perspective, Lincoln has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Omaha (pop. 488,797) and Lincoln (pop. 301,522) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Lincoln's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Omaha and Lincoln compare for property crime?
Lincoln has lower property crime at 2003 per 100K vs Omaha's 2319. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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