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Is Hastings, Nebraska Safe?

Population 25,121 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hastings is a smaller community of 25,121 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,603 per 100K.

Hastings Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHastingsNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.0328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2194.02048.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1603.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate217.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2194/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hastings

Violent crime in Hastings is below the national average. The rate of 284.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2194.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,603 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hastings Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,603
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hastings Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hastings
284.0
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hastings
2194.0
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings Safety

Is Hastings safe?
Not especially. Hastings earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hastings?
247.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2194.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hastings safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hastings's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,603 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hastings?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hastings generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hastings police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hastings?
No. Crime in Hastings has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hastings compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Hastings ranks behind about 69% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hastings 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 Hastings?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.8 per-thousand rate put Hastings below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 284 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hastings?
284.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (67), 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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