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Is Papillion, Nebraska Safe?

Population 25,127 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Papillion is a smaller community of 25,127 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,275 per 100K.

Papillion Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPapillionNebraska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.4328.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1891.32048.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1275.0--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 SafetyC

215.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1891/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Papillion

Violent crime in Papillion is below the national average. The rate of 264.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1891.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,275 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Papillion Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,275
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Papillion Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Papillion
264.4
State
328.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Papillion
1891.3
State
2048.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Papillion Safety

Is Papillion safe?
Not especially. Papillion earns a C with a crime rate of 215.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Papillion?
215.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1891.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Papillion safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Papillion has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Papillion?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Papillion generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Papillion police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Papillion?
Crime rates have held steady in Papillion, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Papillion compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Below average for the state. Papillion ranks behind about 68% of Nebraska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Papillion to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Papillion?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Papillion?
264.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (31), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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