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Is Bellevue, Nebraska Safe?

Population 64,863 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Bellevue faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,504 per 100K.

Bellevue Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellevueNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate420.3328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.32048.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1504.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate328.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

420/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2248/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellevue

Violent crime in Bellevue is above the national average. The rate of 420.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,504 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellevue Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,504
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft328
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellevue Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellevue
420.3
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellevue
2248.3
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellevue Safety

Is Bellevue safe?
Not especially. Bellevue earns a D with a crime rate of 266.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bellevue?
266.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 420.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellevue safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bellevue's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,504 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bellevue?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellevue generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellevue police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellevue?
Crime rates have held steady in Bellevue, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Bellevue compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Bellevue ranks behind about 90% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bellevue to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bellevue?
Bad. A D grade and 266.9 per-thousand rate put Bellevue below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 420 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellevue?
420.3 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) 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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