Buffalo County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Buffalo County in NE is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,609 violent crimes and 2,943 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.9 per 100k residents, which is -42.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.8 per 100k, -53.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,609 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,943 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,400 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.9 | A | 2609 | 106.2 | -42.7% |
| Property Crime | 76.8 | A | 2943 | 163.6 | -53.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 166 | 3.5 | -59.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 38 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 303 | 22.3 | -60.9% |
| Burglary | 4.3 | A | 316 | 24.0 | -81.9% |
| Larceny | 55.1 | A | 2400 | 116.4 | -52.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 201 | 22.2 | -21.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kearney Police Department
Kearney, NE
Ravenna Police Department
Ravenna, NE