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Is Grand Island, Nebraska Safe?

Population 53,943 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Grand Island means there's room for concern. The 233.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,295 per 100K.

Grand Island Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrand IslandNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.4328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2085.12048.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1295.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate276.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2085/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grand Island

Violent crime in Grand Island is below the national average. The rate of 246.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2085.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,295 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grand Island Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary391
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,295
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft276
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grand Island Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grand Island
246.4
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grand Island
2085.1
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Island Safety

Is Grand Island safe?
Not especially. Grand Island earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Grand Island?
233.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2085.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grand Island safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grand Island's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,295 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grand Island?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grand Island generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grand Island police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grand Island?
No. Crime in Grand Island has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Grand Island compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Grand Island ranks behind about 74% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Grand Island to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Grand Island?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.2 per-thousand rate put Grand Island below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grand Island?
246.4 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (40), 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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