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Is Beatrice, Nebraska Safe?

Population 12,318 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Beatrice is a smaller community of 12,318 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,773 per 100K.

Beatrice Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeatriceNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.7328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1997.22048.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1773.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

231.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1997/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beatrice

Violent crime in Beatrice is close to the national average. The rate of 320.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1997.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,773 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beatrice Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,773
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Beatrice Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beatrice
320.7
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beatrice
1997.2
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beatrice Safety

Is Beatrice safe?
Not especially. Beatrice earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Beatrice?
231.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1997.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beatrice safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beatrice's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,773 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beatrice?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beatrice generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beatrice police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beatrice?
No. Crime in Beatrice has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Beatrice compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Beatrice ranks behind about 73% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Beatrice to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Beatrice?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.8 per-thousand rate put Beatrice below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beatrice?
320.7 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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