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Safest Cities in Nebraska (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

North Platte is the safest city in Nebraska with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Scottsbluff (20.5/1K) and Kearney (21.1/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 16 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.8per 1K
Below National Avg
6of 16 cities
Above National Avg
10of 16 cities

All 16 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1North Platte
B-
19.8
2Scottsbluff
B-
20.5
3Kearney
B-
21.1
4Columbus
B-
21.1
5Papillion
B-
21.1
6La Vista
B-
21.1
7Grand Island
B-
22.5
8Beatrice
B-
22.5
9Fremont
C+
23.1
10Lexington
C+
23.4
11Norfolk
C+
23.7
12Hastings
C+
23.8
13South Sioux City
C+
23.9
14Lincoln
C+
24
15Bellevue
C+
25
16Omaha
C
28.1

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Nebraska

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Nebraska. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C
Omaha28.1/1K · Elevated · Violent: 493/100K
2
C+
Bellevue25/1K · Moderate · Violent: 449/100K
3
C+
Lincoln24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 400/100K
4
C+
South Sioux City23.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 362/100K
5
C+
Hastings23.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 356/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Nebraska

What is the safest city in Nebraska?
As of 2026, North Platte is the safest city in Nebraska with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 58% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Nebraska?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Nebraska based on crime rate are: North Platte, Scottsbluff, Kearney, Columbus, Papillion, La Vista, Grand Island, Beatrice, Fremont, Lexington.
What is the most dangerous city in Nebraska?
Omaha has the highest crime rate in Nebraska at 28.1 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Nebraska?
The average crime rate across 16 tracked cities in Nebraska is 22.8 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 387 per 100K and property crime averages 1892 per 100K.
Is Nebraska safe to live in?
Nebraska has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 387 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. North Platte earns a B- while Omaha gets a C. 6 of 16 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Nebraska?
16 cities in Nebraska are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 6 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Nebraska →View all Nebraska city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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