Douglas County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Douglas County in NE is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 36,391 violent crimes and 61,198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 283.3 per 100k residents, which is 166.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 111.2 per 100k, 32.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate283.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36,391 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,299 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,477 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,070 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61,198 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,767 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents42,759 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,591 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 283.3 | F | 36391 | 106.2 | +166.7% |
| Property Crime | 111.2 | B | 61198 | 163.6 | -32.1% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 114 | 0.5 | -88.7% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 1299 | 3.5 | -74.7% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 1477 | 5.8 | -87.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 7070 | 22.3 | -84.2% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 5767 | 24.0 | -81.7% |
| Larceny | 89.5 | B | 42759 | 116.4 | -23.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 12591 | 22.2 | -24.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
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