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Is Norfolk, Nebraska Safe?

Population 26,677 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norfolk is a smaller community of 26,677 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,285 per 100K.

Norfolk Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorfolkNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate345.7328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2136.42048.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1285.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate248.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2136/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norfolk

Violent crime in Norfolk is close to the national average. The rate of 345.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2136.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,285 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norfolk Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,285
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft248
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norfolk Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norfolk
345.7
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norfolk
2136.4
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norfolk Safety

Is Norfolk safe?
Not especially. Norfolk earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.2 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 Norfolk?
248.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 345.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2136.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norfolk safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norfolk's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,285 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norfolk?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norfolk generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norfolk police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norfolk?
Crime rates have held steady in Norfolk, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Norfolk compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Norfolk ranks behind about 75% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.2 per-thousand rate put Norfolk below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norfolk?
345.7 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (74), 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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