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Is La Vista, Nebraska Safe?

Population 16,543 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Vista is a smaller community of 16,543 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,578 per 100K.

La Vista Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa VistaNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate326.2328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1834.72048.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1578.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1835/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Vista

Violent crime in La Vista is close to the national average. The rate of 326.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1834.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,578 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Vista Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,578
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Vista Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Vista
326.2
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Vista
1834.7
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Vista Safety

Is La Vista safe?
Not especially. La Vista earns a C with a crime rate of 216.1 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 La Vista?
216.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 326.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1834.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Vista safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. La Vista's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,578 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Vista?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Vista generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Vista police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Vista?
Crime rates have held steady in La Vista, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does La Vista compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. La Vista ranks behind about 63% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is La Vista to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in La Vista?
Bad. A C grade and 216.1 per-thousand rate put La Vista below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 326 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in La Vista?
326.2 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (82), and murder (4.0) 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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