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Is Lexington, Nebraska Safe?

Population 11,176 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lexington is a smaller community of 11,176 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,667 per 100K.

Lexington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLexingtonNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.9328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2055.32048.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate304.0--268.2
Theft Rate1667.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

374/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2055/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lexington

Violent crime in Lexington is close to the national average. The rate of 373.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2055.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,667 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 304 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lexington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault304
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,667
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lexington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lexington
373.9
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lexington
2055.3
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lexington Safety

Is Lexington safe?
Not especially. Lexington earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.9 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 Lexington?
242.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2055.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lexington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lexington's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,667 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lexington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lexington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lexington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lexington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lexington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Lexington compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Lexington ranks behind about 76% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lexington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lexington?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.9 per-thousand rate put Lexington below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 374 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lexington?
373.9 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (304), robbery (79), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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