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Is Omaha, Nebraska Safe?

Population 488,797 · Safer than 8% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Omaha runs high. The city's F grade puts it below 92% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,691 per 100K.

Omaha Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOmahaNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate479.3328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2611.92048.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate347.0--268.2
Theft Rate1691.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate616.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyF

309.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

479/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2612/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Omaha

Violent crime in Omaha is above the national average. The rate of 479.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is well above the national average at 2611.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,691 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 347 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Omaha Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault347
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,691
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft616
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Omaha Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Omaha
479.3
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Omaha
2611.9
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Omaha Safety

Is Omaha safe?
Not especially. Omaha earns a F with a crime rate of 309.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Omaha?
309.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 479.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2611.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Omaha safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Omaha's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,691 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Omaha?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Omaha generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Omaha police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Omaha?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Omaha's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a F grade overall.
How does Omaha compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Omaha ranks behind about 84% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Omaha to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Omaha?
Bad. A F grade and 309.1 per-thousand rate put Omaha below 92% of US cities. Violent crime at 479 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Omaha?
479.3 per 100,000, which is 32% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (347), robbery (93), and murder (6.0) 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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