Douglas County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Douglas County in NE is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 33,074 violent crimes and 58,048 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 274.3 per 100k residents, which is +158.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 102.5 per 100k, -37.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate274.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33,074 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,181 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,450 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,820 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents58,048 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,154 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents40,681 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,160 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 274.3 | F | 33074 | 106.2 | +158.3% |
| Property Crime | 102.5 | A | 58048 | 163.6 | -37.3% |
| Homicide | -0.1 | A | 105 | 0.5 | -115.6% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 1181 | 3.5 | -87.3% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 1450 | 5.8 | -90.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.8 | A | 6820 | 22.3 | -87.6% |
| Burglary | 2.3 | A | 5154 | 24.0 | -90.5% |
| Larceny | 84.0 | B | 40681 | 116.4 | -27.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.7 | B | 12160 | 22.2 | -29.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Omaha Police Department
Omaha, NE
Ralston Police Department
Ralston, NE
Valley Police Department
Valley, NE
Boys Town Police Department
Boys Town, NE
Bennington Police Department
Bennington, NE
Waterloo Police Department
Waterloo, NE
Union Pacific Railroad Police Department
Union Pacific Railroad, NE