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Is Fremont, Nebraska Safe?

Population 28,350 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,350, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fremont earns a D+ with violent crime above the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,294 per 100K.

Fremont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFremontNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate422.4328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2004.82048.11,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate354.0--268.2
Theft Rate1294.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate467.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

422/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2005/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fremont

Violent crime in Fremont is above the national average. The rate of 422.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2004.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,294 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 354 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Fremont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault354
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,294
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft467
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fremont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fremont
422.4
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fremont
2004.8
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fremont Safety

Is Fremont safe?
Not especially. Fremont earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fremont?
242.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 422.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2004.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fremont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fremont's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,294 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fremont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fremont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fremont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fremont?
No. Crime in Fremont has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Fremont compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Fremont ranks behind about 75% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fremont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fremont?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.7 per-thousand rate put Fremont below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 422 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fremont?
422.4 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (354), robbery (53), and murder (9.0) 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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