Howard County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howard County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 76 violent crimes and 54 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.6 per 100k residents, which is 42.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.1 per 100k, 74.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.6 | A | 76 | 106.2 | -42.0% |
| Property Crime | 41.1 | A | 54 | 163.6 | -74.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 1 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 8 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 41.1 | F | 12 | 24.0 | +70.9% |
| Larceny | 0.0 | A | 40 | 116.4 | -100.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 2 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Howard County Sheriff's Office
St. Paul Police Department
St. Paul, NE